How do you show yours. - Page 2 - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

davec2 · #16 04-01-10, 08:10 AM

I concur, particularly the frames, terrific, well done.

Dave.

alan3393 · #17 04-01-10, 02:50 PM

wow gentelmen lots of ideas from you all many thanks and look farward to seeing more.
alan

2747andy · #18 04-01-10, 09:46 PM

Michael,
that's quite a museum you have there! VERY NICE!!!

I made this display cabinet a few years back, the aim was to keep my badges tidy, however the frustrating thing about collecting, is that as soon as you mount, frame or place items onto cards along comes something that should be added or replaced!! I started off quite tidy, but now the drawers are "Chocablock" I need to make another I think!

davec2 · #19 06-01-10, 05:13 PM

Blimey mate,

I'd be like a kid in a sweet shop rooting thru' that lot, particularly that last shot !!

Dave.

matti467 · #20 06-01-10, 05:19 PM

I agree Dave but it is a bit scruffy for a Guardsman...!!!! I'd have expected them to be tallest on the right shortest on the left, polished and numbered; wouldn't you?!!!

davec2 · #21 06-01-10, 05:22 PM

I couldn't agree more Matti but I suppose even the smartest people need some down time ??

Dave.

I can already feel ( sixth sense ), the reply coming ??????

DC.

matti467 · #22 06-01-10, 05:41 PM

So can I and I've had a chuckle about it but I think I have guessed the reason why. Lets face it the Welsh Guards are quite a 'young' regiment and wouldn't be first in his collection. He'd have to start with the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) and the HAC. OH! Weren't both of those territorials... The HAC was formed because guns were too technical for soldiers. And the guards Dave, can they be trusted..The Coldstreamers fought against the King and the Irish for the French...
I believe that it is hung for a sheep as for a lamb on this one!!!

davec2 · #23 06-01-10, 05:47 PM

You're a braver man than me Gunga Din !!!!!

matti467 · #24 06-01-10, 05:54 PM

Dave, Us territorials exist to remind Guardsmen what they might become if they try hard and think...

davec2 · #25 06-01-10, 06:03 PM

Ah, that's where you may fall down !!

If guns are too technical for soldiers, how come he's a Gunnery Instrucor ??

Dave.

matti467 · #26 06-01-10, 06:11 PM

It's taken them 400 hundred years but they have finally got there!

davec2 · #27 06-01-10, 06:13 PM

Ouch !!!

Must be careful, right off topic but a little levity never hurt anyone !!

Dave.

2747andy · #28 06-01-10, 09:36 PM

Matti

and Dave

,

Carry on Ladies, good job I have respect for my elders!!! Banter.... I will not rise to reply! As long as you keep it gentle!

................and remember "I Know" were you both live!!!

Andy

empiretocommonwealth · #29 06-01-10, 11:59 PM

Some AMAZING collections shown here.

Meanwhile, here I am with my five badges !!!!! (got thousands of photos though!)

+ Anthony

Tinto · #30 07-01-10, 02:26 AM

Hi Everybody,

Yes, I agree, a lovely lot of badges and militaria there. Thanks for sharing your treasures.

I keep most of mine in a cabinet as shown. In most drawers are 4 sheets of mounted badges with a thin cardboard layer in between to prevent scratching. I use a small wire hook to lift the sheets out of a drawer. The bottom two drawers are deeper so I can store small boxes etc.

My next step is to make a wooden frame so that one sheet of badges at a time could be displayed on the wall.

Cheers,

Tinto