Best way to display armbands

[Calvin Hall]

Hello,

This post relates to armbands. I guess that the uniform and equipment forum is the best place to post this question.

I have a small but growing collection of Third Reich armbands. I am trying to determine the best way to display them.

I would like to see some photos or hear how some of the forum's participants who dabble in armbands display their collections.

Always looking for armbands. Let me know if you guys have any for sale.

Best,

Calvin

[CSP]

Calvin:
I do not collect armbands, but do enjoy a sizeable collection of cufftitles. Aside from the lengths involved, the two pose similar display challenges. I mount mine in shadow boxes. Now, these are custom/privately made, but any frame shop could do the same. The back boards are removable and covered with black velved that is 'dot-glued' to the board so as to leave soome play. I wrap the cufftitles around to the rear of the board and, using straight pins, secure them in place through the velvet that overlaps to the reverse of the back board. The pinning the inside layer of an arm band (albeit to the front velvet) would work the same I would think. The pin holes are absolutely not noticeable. I'll try attach a scan of a picture I may have on a separate posting if you are interested - do not have time this minute.
Scoott

[Ken Jasper]

Calvin,

I use vey large medal mounts to display my armbands, These mounts open from the front for easy removal of the bands and they secure with latches on the side to keep the bands in place. They can be mounted on walls. A plus is the fact that the glass used is the type that cuts down the effect that sunlight might have on the material; less chance of fading in bright light. I bought these from a company called Medals of America.

Ken

[CSP]

Calvin:
Here are two examples of what I do ( minus the shadow box...ie, this shows the back board I refered to earlier)
One has the ends wrapped around the back and pinned, the other the ends tucked in an pinned).
Scott

[Calvin Hall]

Gentlemen,

Thanks for your response. I am planning on using the same method that Scott describes in his post.

There is a guy that sets up at the local antique shows who sells awesome shadow boxes for cheap. I have bought several from him. I plan of glueing a layer of foam board to the backing of the shadow box. I will then cover the backing and foam board with a layer of velvet. Next, I will pin the armbands to the foamboard. I will post a photo after I have completed the job.

Ken, I am not sure how the medal mounts display looks. Could you please email or post some photos of your display?

The glass in my shadow boxes is not the kind that would prevent fading due to sunlight. I wonder if there is anything that I can do to the glass to reduce/eliminate the damaging effects of sunlight?

Best,

Calvin

[Greg Domian]

You can use UV(Ultra-Violet) glass. I use it for my posters to protect them from the UV rays from sunlight and also from the effects of florescent bulbs you may be using. You can usually pic these up at picture framing stores. They cost a bit more but are worth the protection.

Greg

[Ken Jasper]

Calvin,

Sorry, I don't have the capability to post images, but if you email me your mailing address, I will gladly send you a few 35mm photos. Gregg is correct about the glass, any picture framing shop should be able to change the glass in your shadow boxes to UV glass. Costly, but worth the investment.

Ken