Looking for display cases for medals/patches

[jonesy]

Hey guys, I've accumulated a few bits and bobs from my service in both RNZAF and NZFS, and would like to get them mounted an a glass-front case that could be wall mounted. Now I can find a few in the States online, but to date am struggling to find anything here in Australia, or at a pinch, NZ. Something off the shelf would be most cost-effective (translate=cheaper!) But I'd love to know if any of you guys have done the same and roughly what it would cost.
Cheers in advance!

[corsair5517]

I feel sure a shop fitters store would be a good start.... there's always stuff like that at the local recycling dept, the Salvos and Vinnies....

I'm in the process of getting Dads dress tunic ready for display and it'll be in a glass fronted case, too.... once I've put the buttons and wings back on!

[phil82]

Theer are a number of very capable furniture people in Lower Hutt whom I know can convert a piece of Rimu into just about anything!

[lesterpk]

Jonesy, not cheap but these guys are very good.

www.heritagemedals.com.au/framed.html

They did my medals and I saw a few deep frames in the shop while I was there. If you take everything in they can custom build something.

[jonesy]

Thanks Les, that place looks great. I'd rather spend a bit more and have it looking great, than do a cheap job and always look at it with regret! Unfortunately its taken me about 40 years to figure that out....

[DragonflyDH90]

Just another option Jonesy. Try a picture framer for a deep frame.

My girlfriends father had one of his soccer shirts framed by the club when he reached a recent milestone, it was done in Timaru somewhere and I could likely find out where for you.

It is about 2' x 2' square and about 2" deep, nicely finished too so you could probably add a velvet or felt backer to take the medals as well.

Just a thought, let me know if you would like further investigation done.