The time has come for me to get my collection in a proper display.
So what I would appreciate would be some pointers to a beginner collector of how to get a 'starter' set-up for display.
I have read about humidity, light etc, but need something simple as a start that is extendable.
What kind of set-up can you recommend to keep the items (all badges and awards) safe, whilst also being affordable and extendable at a later stage?
Thanks.
So what I would appreciate would be some pointers to a beginner collector of how to get a 'starter' set-up for display.
I have read about humidity, light etc, but need something simple as a start that is extendable.
What kind of set-up can you recommend to keep the items (all badges and awards) safe, whilst also being affordable and extendable at a later stage?
Thanks.
I put in a small moisture absorbant and thats it. My Crosses nor any other medals had never tarnished and they been like you see them now for nearly 2 years. I have all the ribbons, and the packets to most of them but are put away for storage.
,I opted to just buy a de-humidifier,and place it in the display room.I only use it if the humidity is above 70% or so(spring-summer in the southern US) and keep the room otherwise climate controlled year round.This also keeps most of even the minutest pests away,in addition the regular insecticide spraying by the exterminators(this is a must regardless of what you collect to keep your house/apt pest controlled).I've been collecting/displaying most of 30 yrs and to date never had a deterioration issue outside of leather goods continuing to harden,no matter how well you take care of them,they just have a built in breakdown system,like all organic items,like ourselves! Another peeve of mine was back in my Japanese collecting years ANYTHING made of rubberized canvas,like slings and holsters,continued to harden due to the early use of raw rubber,that is irreversible I'm afraid. Also note the if you collect/display German leather gear like holsters,you obviously DON'T store the guns in them due to tannic acid attacking the bluing,but unless you stuff them with some media,rags,bubble wrap,ect.,they will shrink over time,if not already,and the intended gun will cease to fit in them.Same with boots and map cases.So stuff em'! And if you like to carry your displays on the road to shows,keep in mind the change of atmospheres and air conditioning/heating in auditoriums and your vehicle/hotel rooms will cause all sorts of maladies,such as surface sweating and condensation that will cause instant results! Silica packs inside the display cases may help,but it's hell on larger equipment like guns/helmets/hats and tunic groupings.I've been there done that too,traveling the show circuit with my lugers,
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