Khaki Posted 14 January , 2015 Share Posted 14 January , 2015 I like to use the above envelopes for temporary storage of full size medals, I have never had many and have run out of them. Does anyone know of a retail source for them in the USA. I have searched on line but have only seen them for sale in the UK. Help appreciated khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 14 January , 2015 Share Posted 14 January , 2015 Have you tried Amazon USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Tiger Posted 14 January , 2015 Share Posted 14 January , 2015 Ebay? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 14 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 14 January , 2015 Thanks Guys, Yep, I have tried both on numerous occasions, nothing outside of the UK, I will keep looking. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGM Posted 14 January , 2015 Share Posted 14 January , 2015 There might be something useful HERE . (Mylar pockets in the USA). CGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 15 January , 2015 Author Share Posted 15 January , 2015 Thanks to all for the replies, I still haven't located the individual pockets yet, all the posts were very interesting to read, and I learned a lot. I have only ever used them as a temporary storage measure until I can make room for them on shelves in a wall cabinet. As a matter of interest my medals rest at an angle on small shelves under their own weight with the base resting on a small 'lip'. They display nicely without placing any stress on old ribbons. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 16 January , 2015 Share Posted 16 January , 2015 I prefer using small paper envelopes/wallets having had (victory medals) develop a nasty green slime in plastic wallets over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lang Posted 17 January , 2015 Share Posted 17 January , 2015 I prefer using small paper envelopes/wallets having had (victory medals) develop a nasty green slime in plastic wallets over time Paper allows the contents to 'breathe. Plastic won't 'breathe, and deteriorates over time. This can cause an undesirable reaction with the contents - as you describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted 23 January , 2015 Share Posted 23 January , 2015 Always use a high quality grade of plasic and avoid the use of PVC plastics--they generate acids which can damage the surface of the medal over a period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lang Posted 23 January , 2015 Share Posted 23 January , 2015 Always use a high quality grade of plasic and avoid the use of PVC plastics--they generate acids which can damage the surface of the medal over a period of time. Algy, But it's still 'plastic' and will degrade over time. The residue will interfere with the contents and potentially damage them. Paper will degrade, but will allow the contents to 'breathe' and will not interfere with the integrity of the contents. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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