chids Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 This really follows on from my previous thread about Medal Ribbons, but apologies for a new thread but this is really about framing options. I have tried a few places online, but has anybody any recommendations for framing of medals here in the UK? Has anybody had their medals framed, I would love to see the different layouts and ideas that people have. I sadly have no picture to go with the medals, but would love to see the different ideas of how you have displayed your own medal collections, before I decide how to display my own collection. I should add it's the Death penny and the 1914-15 Star; the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 Try Googling Honours and Awards - lots of photographs on their website - Tony Kirk who runs the company is a member of the GWF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 3 May , 2020 Author Share Posted 3 May , 2020 Thanks appreciate that, these look exactly what I was looking for, lots of different examples, layouts and designs, really helpful, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 I did ours myself. Not perfect but it works ok for me, and I think that they would have been quite chuffed that I appreciate them so much! Got the frames in Hobbycraft, but I'm not sure that they do them now. Top left my Grandad and his son (my Dad) on the right. Bottom, my other Grandad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 3 May , 2020 Author Share Posted 3 May , 2020 To be fair you've made a great job with yours! Im not so sure if I'm as clever or artifice enough for something that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 32 minutes ago, chids said: To be fair you've made a great job with yours! Im not so sure if I'm as clever or artifice enough for something that good Thank you. It wasn't really that difficult. I thought about it a lot first and took my time when I did it. I like to think that by taking the trouble to do it myself it made it more personal, if you see what I mean. As an aside (and I know that I'm straying out of Great War territory) My Dad was put off applying for his WW2 Defence and War medals by a Sergeant Major with a chest full of ribbons because he belittled the two that my Dad was entitled to. Not too long before Dad died, I applied and received them on his behalf. He was very pleased that I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 An HMS Black Prince Jutland casualty I framed a few yrs back.... over the many yrs I have been collecting medals I have framed up several groups that I particularly liked. I try to use older frames if I can obtain them, the best sources would be Flea Market (as they are called in Canada) stalls. I could show more if of interest.... Thanks, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 3 May , 2020 Author Share Posted 3 May , 2020 3 hours ago, lucycutler said: Thank you. It wasn't really that difficult. I thought about it a lot first and took my time when I did it. I like to think that by taking the trouble to do it myself it made it more personal, if you see what I mean. As an aside (and I know that I'm straying out of Great War territory) My Dad was put off applying for his WW2 Defence and War medals by a Sergeant Major with a chest full of ribbons because he belittled the two that my Dad was entitled to. Not too long before Dad died, I applied and received them on his behalf. He was very pleased that I had. I fully fully understand what you mean about making it more personal because it was something that you made yourself. Maybe once this lockdown is over I can look at what framing materials are available. how awful to be undermined by a serving officer, also really pleased that you ordered Dads medals on his behalf for him. I’m sure he was absolutely delighted that you did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 3 May , 2020 Author Share Posted 3 May , 2020 3 hours ago, RNCVR said: An HMS Black Prince Jutland casualty I framed a few yrs back.... over the many yrs I have been collecting medals I have framed up several groups that I particularly liked. I try to use older frames if I can obtain them, the best sources would be Flea Market (as they are called in Canada) stalls. I could show more if of interest.... Thanks, Bryan Wow what a great job you have done there Bryan really impressed with that display and the inclusion of the pictures, really impressed. i would love to see some more please Bryan, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 I appreciate your kind words Bob, much appreciated! I had to take the Bandmaster display out of the frame to get a decent shot, too much glare from the glass, but he is in an older frame. Many of my medal groups I had framed I have sold now & have not retained some of the photos I had taken of them, but here is one of my favourites. For many yrs I specialized in the Egypt\Soudan(1882-88) campaigns, primarily trying to acquire groups to the Naval Brigades that served & saw action ashore during that lengthy campaign. This is a nice group to an Admiral's Coxswain who saw action during the Ashantee\Coomassie campaign of 1873, then during the Egypt campaigns of 1882-84. Frame not that visible, but photo will give you an idea of how I laid out my medal displays. Thanks, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 Continuing my Egypt theme - this frame shows the medal group, photo, & rank badge of Admiral's Coxswain Henry Winsor, He was Admiral Beauchamp Seymour's Cox'n for several years including this Flagship HMS Alexandra at the Bombardment of the Egyptian Forts at Alexandria. After Winsor retired he continued to be employed as Adm Beauchamp's valet until the Admiral passed away. Not too long after I had obtained Winsor's medal group I was able to find an original CDV of Admiral Seymour on ebay, so snapped it up to include in the display. Both photos are originals as is Winsor's CPO rank insignia. Thanks, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedley Malloch Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 I have used Award Medals this year. They were first-class and would strongly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloughnane Posted 3 May , 2020 Share Posted 3 May , 2020 The wife's grandfather's medals: They are copies, supplied and swing mounted by Worcestershire Medals. The cap badge came from ebay and the photo is from the family collection (not the original - I scanned and printed this copy). The frame is bespoke and was done by the Warwick Leadlay Gallery in Greenwich (SE London). The framing has been done so that the medals can be removed for wearing, should the wife wish to do so at Remembrance times, and then replaced in the frame. Not the cheapest option available, but they do a superb job. Regards, Kev Loughnane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chids Posted 3 May , 2020 Author Share Posted 3 May , 2020 Thanks Bryan, Hedley and Kev, these displays and frames look amazing and have given me some real food for thought of what I want to achieve and what I want the finished frame to look like. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures, I really appreciate your help. I really like the idea of adding a cap badge Kev, that really adds to the whole thing. All the additional items that you have added Bryan make these a real display item, just wish I had more items in my collection. Thanks again for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloughnane Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 Paul, These are (again) copies of my Great Grandfather's trio. At the time that I had these done I didn't have a photo of him so was unable to include it. I did think afterwards that a brass shoulder title would have looked nice underneath the medals. However, even with those items missing, I am still happy with the result. The brass plaque on the bottom of the frame is inscribed with his details (number, rank, name, battalion and regiment). Regards, Kev Loughnane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 (edited) Morning, In commemoration of my two grandfathers. Framer stated they were the largest he had ever done ! Regards, Graeme PS Included my Police medals. Edited 4 May , 2020 by GraemeClarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 Dear All, I had Dad's and grandfather's MC miniature groups mounted by a well-known and ancient firm of medallists. However, the medal groups from my own Collection were fashioned by myself, using the simplest of methods, as one can see. I utilized Images of the recipients in some cases... Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucycutler Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 I really love this thread showing what descendents have done to honour their own family veterans (and others as well). Be nice if it could keep running ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 Dear lucycutler, How nice of you to say that! Here are a few more... Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 You have some very nice medal groups & photos accompanying them Kim, many thanks for posting these wonderful groupings! I do have one enquiry tho - in photo 2 (wedding photo) the Cavalry Officer is wearing a War & Victory medal plus what appears to be an IGS medal. but the medals you show with his frame are BWM, IGS(Afghan), & GSM(Iraq). Are they the same Officer? Best Wishes! Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon2 Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 Afternoon, I have attached a few from my walls at home. All are family members. First is my father-in-laws WW2 beret, pay book, photo and blazer badge ( I know its out of topic rules but wanted to include it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon2 Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 second is his medals, shoulder title and stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon2 Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 next is both of my great grandads..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon2 Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 Lastly my wifes grandad (photo) and great uncle. All frames and case are home made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 4 May , 2020 Share Posted 4 May , 2020 I prefer my framed groups to be as near original as possible. Here is one mounted in a solid piece of carved oak. The man was a forester before serving in the 1/8th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. He was killed 9/4/17 at Roclincourt, 1st Battle of the Scarpe, Arras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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