Memorabilia Frames

OK. You have a drawer or a shoe-box full of service memorabilia and you want to display it for your family and friends and future generations, how do you go about it? Easy! Whilst it may have been a long time since you (or a family member) served, we can help you put together something that looks 'just right.' Not too ostentatious, but fittingly outlining your contribution; whether it's in the defence forces, police, emergency services or security industry - or a combination of any of those.

Often through years of moving house, or disasters of one form or another, lots of memorabilia has simply been lost and you don't know where to turn. We can help you with reproductions of badges, medals, patches and most other accoutrements and we can point you in the right direction to gain service history records. Our customers tell us that a framed collection of service memorabilia is one of their most prized possessions, occupying a special place in their home, and often multiple copies are utilised in offices and used as gifts to other family members and even past associations..

Custom framing? "What is it really, and why would I even consider paying extra for a custom picture frame, when I can buy what seems like a perfectly good pre-made frame at just about any photo shop or department store?" Good question! As a matter of fact, there are many times when one of those mass-produced picture frames can be appropriate, for a quick'n'fast gift perhaps or to throw something in a frame that has only limited value. When you're ready though, to frame your family's history and heirlooms or artwork for generations of your family to come to appreciate and enjoy, custom framing really is the answer.

A craftsman-built, precision-finished custom frame is a blended mixture of memorabilia, artwork, mats, moulding (frame), and other elements to create a stunning piece that is uniquely yours; a piece that that complements your personality and really enhances your home, your office, den, games room, shed or even a mess or hall for an organisation. It's a one-off creation that nobody else will ever find in a photo, department, discount, or home decorating shop. Your personal memorabilia, artwork, needlework, craft, wedding invitation and photos, and your hard-earned certificates should be framed in a manner that does them proud, and prevents their deterioration and decay over time.

Your custom framed artwork is a permanent investment in the decor of your study, lounge, or office, which will outlast many of your other furnishings and accessories.

Let's get fair dinkum on one point. Sadly, there are some unscrupulous backyarders out there who'll buy a cheap frame at a supermarket, spread out your medals (or cheaply-cast replicas) and stick them down with superglue, take months and months to finish the piece, grab your money and run. Caveat emptor: Buyer beware.

Don't let it happen to you and yours. When it comes to protecting your assets, we really do treat them like our own. We'll recommend the best design techniques, the best frames and mats and colour combinations to make the framing itself another work of art to grace your walls. There are many design techniques we can use to make your artwork uniquely yours.

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Museum Quality Archival Framing. Artwork and your precious memorabilia does need to be protected from the elements which can cause decay and deterioration. All of our framing is done with inert, acid-free materials - even our medal mounting services. For those valuable documents and pieces, we frame those according to strict archival standards using museum-standard, conservation grade framing materials.

Collage Framing. One of our two house specialties. If you're wondering what to do with those photos from your service years, we've got the answer! We can create a multi-opening collage to showcase your service memories. Plus the others, like wedding, course graduation, commissions, warrants, certificates and other special event photos and memorabilia. We're equipped to handle square, circle, rectangular, and oval openings; as well as those tricky over-sized pieces, like golf sticks, cricket bats, replica weapons and just about anything else you can think of.

Shadow Boxes. Our second specialty. Not sure what to do with all that memorabilia? Badges, brassards, lanyards, medals, rank, shoulder flashes, rates, tallies, patches? Plus uniforms, sports jumpers, collectibles, wedding veils and garters, concert programs, photos and ticket stubs? Lost your badges and other service paraphernalia? No problem! We can supply museum-quality replicas of just about everything - including full-sized, life-like weapons. Bring your multi-dimensional items to us and we'll create the perfect shadow box frame to show it all off. What's more, we can arrange an opening frame so you can wear your medals when needed, and then quickly pop them back for display when no longer worn!

Stacked Mats and Mouldings. An infinite variety of designs can be created by combining multiple layered mats and mouldings together. In addition, we carry an impressive selection of mouldings, moulding enhancers and fillets to highlight your art and collections.

Custom Mirrors. We can create a custom mirror of your choice, in virtually any size or style. Glass printing and etching services are available, including service, corps, or unit badges. We can offer you literally hundreds of frame choices, including golds and silvers, wood tones (even some limited edition fully-imported bamboos for your Pacific Islands or Viet Nam memorabilia), and some stunning brightly coloured decorator finishes. With so many options you can choose from, you're bound to find the perfect selection for your unique collection or art piece.

Bring it all in, if you can get it in the door and it'll stand still long enough, we'll frame it!
Or email us your thoughts and questions ... we'll take care of it!

How much investment does medal framing take?

We can only give you a quick idea here, as each collection is individual and it would be like trying to give you a haircut over the Internet. However we do have some standard packages and approximate prices and sizes that may be helpful for you and at least give you some ideas. The price always varies because there are quite a few wood mouldings to choose from of varying sizes and prices.

Small
$170.00 sealed
$215.00 opening (so that medals may be removed for wear and replaced)
300x220mm
Ideal for a medal rack and badge only

Medium
$260.00 sealed
$305.00 opening (so that medals may be removed for wear and replaced)
450x300
Suitable for a medal rack, badge and name plate

Large
$300.00 sealed
$345.00 opening (so that medals may be removed for wear and replaced)
555x360
Will fit medal rack, badges, name plate and photograph

Oversize
$340.00 sealed
$385.00 opening (so that medals may be removed for wear and replaced)
600x400
Suits badges, medals, name plate, photographs (1 or 2) and some accoutrements like shoulder flashes, shoulder bars, buttons and lanyard

Supersize
$380.00 sealed
$425.00 (so that medals may be removed for wear and replaced)
800x600
Would suit an extended collection of memorabilia, photographs, badges, patches and medals, or a restricted collection for two people.

You could then expand out to include things like ID (dog) tags, unit colour or rate patches, shoulder titles, rank patches, rates, tallies, service stripes etc, and that could range up to about $500 to $800.00.

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Freight and packaging typically (courier delivered to your door) ranges between $45.00 and $65.00.

We're Australia's experts in service memorabilia custom framing and design and we really shine at creating stunning framed memories from your service memorabilia - photos, badges, certificates, rank patches, berets, hats - you name it; we've framed it! And we don't just stop at service memorabilia - we can help you highlight major family milestones from wedding memorabilia, holidays, baby bibs to booties, sports accomplishments; our professional framing staff can create a stunning heirloom from your irreplaceable treasures and all with military precision.

Bring it all in; we'll take care of it!

Not in Perth? Not a problem! Just ship your memorabilia to us and we'll return your framed masterpiece as quickly as humanly possible. Please b e aware that some delays are caused by hard-to-source inclusions, frame availability and rush occasions like lead-ups to commemorative events and holidays, or shipping schedules. We ship worldwide.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Police Memorabilia and Insignia

Framed examples of police memorabilia and insignia of various Australian police forces and services displayed at Heritage Medals and Military Framers is NOT for sale—under any circumstances. These pieces are displayed to show what can be done in a custom framing project to highlight the service of current and past serving members of law enforcement agencies in various jurisdictions within Australia.

Police badges, clothing items and identifying insignia cannot and will not be sold separately, collectively, or as part of any framed collection to anyone. Period.