Is it OK to store medals laying on top of the ribbon, or could it affect any of the parts ?
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Ok, I'll give you my opinion....
I don't believe you will harm the ribbon or the medal if you lay them on top. As long as your basic storage conditions are good ie: humidity, not in sunlight etc I really can't see you having a problem. In fact I think I've seen several displays on the forum with medals displayed in such a way. It provides a background for your medal and saves space.Comment
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In theory if the medal rusts or develops zinc pest it will transfer to the ribbon. Proper humidity is essential.Comment
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Well, you must know that I am the resident nut about this stuff, and my opinions will typically be more to the extreme. So, I agree with Surviving Panzer. If the medal does develop anything on its surface, as most types of metals often do, then it is logical to think that it could transfer to (and be absorbed by) the material of the ribbon. Then again, to support the opinion of Adrian, I would also say that if you are truly able to control the humidity of the medals environment, then you may not have to worry about anything developing to ever transfer to the medal. However, if it were me, I would not allow the medal to rest directly upon the ribbon itself. However again, that's just me being super cautious.
The truly darndest thing about all this is that, so often, the best and most attractive way to do something is just not the best thing for the collectibles we want so much to preserve...
Oh well, I could go on and on about this again, but I'm going to stop right here, before I do.
Chris
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I know that this sounds a bit nit picky. If the metal and ribbon do not have a firm support material behind them. Some riker mounting frames have no or little material in the frame to support the weight of a heavy metal (ie iron cross) If you take an iron cross and it's ribbon and lay it on a thinly supported material. The heavy metal will pull on the ribbon material causing a dishing effect. (simular to placing a thumb print in a piece of clay). Also in time the ribbon will tend to pull it self apart by the weight of the metal if they are not firmly supported.
Experiment.. In one hand take a piece of clay. Next place a piece of string on top of the clay. Place your finger on top of the string and push in making an inprint. Remove your finger look at the inpression and the depressed string. You should be able to see were the ribbon will be stressed over time. I always leave mine seprate but close together. It will take up more space.Comment
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Paul,Originally posted by Paul R. View Post
I certainly don't see anything overly picky about that at all. Actually I'm very glad you brought that up, because it's something I had also not considered which makes total sense. I am all for fereting out any methods of storage and/or display that may end with an undesirable, damaging result. I don't think anybody would want to look at their ribbons some day to find this "thumbprint" effect permanently upon the ribbon.
In light of this, I also do strongly agree that there should also be some form of firm support behind this type of medal-on-ribbon display, especially when in the Riker Mounts which have only a very soft polyester batting.
Good point, and thanks for adding it. It may help someone (maybe even me) the headache of dealing with a medal "thumbprint" someday.
Chris
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