Storing and preserving orders, decorations etc.
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Re: Storing and preserving orders, decorations etc.
Hi Kenneth,
You could try looking through the threads in the Restoration and Refurbishing forum. I'm sure there are many tips on storing your awards in there.
Keeping them away from direct sunlight and temperature/humidity/dampness/dust and variations of the previous is a good starting point.
I believe that keeping them airtight is not such a good idea as one might think. If you can keep them in a constant environment it is best to let the awards etc 'breathe' slightly.
There are theories that the materials used in construction of decorations, packets, cloth can give off gases over time which, if left unable to escape can lead to corrosion and deterioration of the condition of the items. Also, if there is any residual atmospheric dampness within the ribbons for example, keeping them in airtight containers will not let any dampness evaporate and therefore lead to problems.
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