Thursday, April 17, 2008

Framing Medals and Memorabilia


With Anzac day approaching, the Rarified team thought we would share this story with you.

Framing medals and other memorabilia makes a powerful and lasting tribute that honours loved ones, their lives and achievements, whilst allowing every day viewing.

Pictured here is a collection of medals and a photo booked in for framing by a private Rarified client. Here the medals were hand sewn into position, using minimal stitching and no glues. The matt colour chosen, a lovely warm beige, suits the serious and traditional subject matter and helps to 'lift' the metallic tones in the medals.

The personal story here honours;
'Wal- a father, grandfather & great grandfather. In memory of his service in the Great War in France and Belgium'.

Finally, the bronze coloured timber frame compliments the piece and pulls it all together without competing for attention, adding just a hint of metallic sheen.

'Thanks for the job, the finished result was excellent both in the quality of the work and the colours used for the frame and background, which really work well with the medals & badges.'

Who do you know who owns medals or other memorabilia, that would love to honour them with framing, or elevate them through the framing process?