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    Best method to store ribboned decorations & badges

    Can someone advise me to the correct method of storing decorations and badges?

    Currently I am storing German awards and single ribbon medals in the small plastic sleeves often seen at relic shows. Multiple decorations (ribbons and medals) that are mounted are stored in the larger plastic sleeves within a book binder - as are aviation wings.

    The plastic is NOT acid proof. The plastic sleeves, inserts and pouches are bought at the local coin shop.

    I am concerned that over time, the plastic "may" have an affect on the patina of the item.

    Suggestions welcome. Thanks, WilloW
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    Plastic sleeves trap in moisture which can be damaging. That's about all I know on the subject.

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      #3
      several companies sell archival packaging such as Bags Unlimited. They also explain what each product is good for.

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        #4
        If you're going to use plastic sleeves, find the ones made out of mylar, similar to the coin flips used by most dealers. I haven't had any issues with those.

        Tim

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          Hi Tim

          I'm actually using the mylar sleeves at the moment (available from coin dealers). Although I have not witnessed moisture build-up within the sleeves, it is something that concerns me. As such, I always keep the ends open and never seal the plastic.

          I'm not sure if the plastic gives off any chemicals that can aid in the breakdown of the metal in the award (ie zinc).

          I'm guessing that the safest way of storing awards is probably to wrap the awards in soft tissue paper and then keep in-between unbleached cardboard. But, you will never look at them storing this way..

          I'd like to keep them in a nice display case (by the far the best method), but the case would be visible to possible theives.. WiloW

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            Hi Willow,

            You've actually hit the nail on the head with your dilemma; finding the best way to store/display your items while taking security and theft prevention into consideration. Add to that, your personal storage environment which may be damp, dry, salt-air, etc.

            I often read what others do for their collections and recommend for others to follow but, you have to assess your own specific concerns, where you're at, and do the best you can for your situation. I honestly don't think there is one correct answer that applies to everyone out there.

            Like you, I worry more about potential theft, than what some miniscule amount of moisture might do to my item over a 10-20 year period. Considering how many items have been stored in less than favorable conditions since the war(s) ended, I am not personally too concerned about how I am doing for my collection items. They appear to be doing quite well IMO.

            Tim

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              Excellent Summation of the issue Tim. I agree with you.. WilloW


              Originally posted by Tim B. View Post
              Hi Willow,

              You've actually hit the nail on the head with your dilemma; finding the best way to store/display your items while taking security and theft prevention into consideration. Add to that, your personal storage environment which may be damp, dry, salt-air, etc.

              I often read what others do for their collections and recommend for others to follow but, you have to assess your own specific concerns, where you're at, and do the best you can for your situation. I honestly don't think there is one correct answer that applies to everyone out there.

              Like you, I worry more about potential theft, than what some miniscule amount of moisture might do to my item over a 10-20 year period. Considering how many items have been stored in less than favorable conditions since the war(s) ended, I am not personally too concerned about how I am doing for my collection items. They appear to be doing quite well IMO.

              Tim

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                don't know if anyone gets it,,but,,,

                In the AIC News this month there is a great article :


                'New Strategy for assessing off-gassing from museum materials: Air sampling in Oddy Test vessels.'

                We for the most part aren't pros in conservation . But even the pros mess up pretty good.
                A big musem stored a Ming Dynasty jar in a cardboard box that had foam cushion around it at bottom.
                After 10 years when they took it out surprise surprise the bottom half had a thick whiteish efflorescence all around it!

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