How do you show off your medals?

How do you show off your medals?

Hanging Your Medals. Hang your medals from a display shelf with hanging hooks. Purchase a display shelf with hanging hooks that are attached to a wooden strip that runs underneath the length of the shelf. Medals with ribbons can be hung from the hooks, while medals that cannot be hung can be placed on the above shelf.

What is the proper way to display military medals?

According to the general protocol for displaying medals, the highest honors should be placed to the top left in order of precedence. It’s also advised to assemble medals of the same category together. For example, all the stars, with the highest-ranking to the top left, and then patches, pins, and ribbons.

How do I display my awards?

5 Creative Ways to Display Your Academic Awards

1. Classic Shelf Displays.
2. Medal Racks and Shadowboxes.
3. Professional Framing.
4. Display Arrangement at Graduation Party.
5. An Awards Case.
6. Shelves and Framed Photos.
7. Share Your Family’s Awards.
8. Plaques.

What should I do with my medals?

Recycle them. Sports Medal Recycling accepts donations of unwanted medals from athletes and event organizers and even recycles the cardboard boxes and plastic packing materials they’re shipped in. It uses money it gets from the recycling to donate to or participate in charity rides around the country.

Do you put stars on medals?

Service stars, campaign stars, and battle stars are worn with one point of the star pointing up on the suspension ribbon of a medal or service ribbon….

How do I display my certificate?

5 Fun and Creative Ways to Frame Your Certificate

1. Quick Tips for Framing Certificates.
2. Use a Shadowbox for a Dynamic 3D Display.
3. Create a Custom Decorated Frame.
4. Use a Leather Frame for a Sophisticated Look.
5. Mount It on a Plaque.
6. Have It Permanently Laminated.

How do I show awards on the wall?

Create shelves with adhesive hooks and small blocks of wood, pieces of plastic or objects such as serving trays, old books or empty picture frames. Add drama and interest to your display by repurposing unusual items as shelves to display trophies and other items. Use self-stick plastic hooks to avoid damage to walls.

How do you put medals on the wall?

Drape medals over adhesive wall hooks if you don’t want to damage the walls.

1. You can buy adhesive hooks from your local hardware store.
2. Put multiple medals on the same hook if you want to save space.
3. Adhesive hooks work great if you can’t use nails or you want a temporary solution for holding your medals.

Should I throw away my medals?

Medals from sports and academics (as distinguished from trophies and plaques, which are not accepted) can be donated to Sports Medal Recycling where they will be recycled, with the proceeds going to charitable causes.