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Certificates and medals are more than awards. They represent years of dedication, hard work, and unforgettable achievements. Whether it is a national honour, an academic certificate, a corporate recognition, or a family keepsake, every award tells a unique story.

Unfortunately, these valuable memories can lose their beauty over time if they are not stored or displayed properly. Dust, humidity, sunlight, pollutants, and poor handling can slowly damage paper certificates and metal medals.

A Legacy Display Case is designed to solve this problem. It not only showcases your achievements beautifully but also protects them for many years to come.

Why Certificates and Medals Need Protection

Many people frame certificates or place medals in drawers, believing they are safe. However, everyday environmental conditions can cause permanent damage.

Common problems include:

Paper becoming yellow or brittle

Medals developing corrosion or tarnish

Dust settling on valuable items

Fading due to UV light

Damage caused by moisture and humidity

Scratches from frequent handling

Once these damages occur, restoration can be expensive and sometimes impossible.

A Legacy Display Case Offers Complete Protection

A professionally designed Legacy Display Case creates a controlled environment that helps preserve awards in their original condition.

1. Protection from Dust and Pollutants

Dust particles may seem harmless, but over time they can damage delicate paper surfaces and reduce the shine of medals.

A sealed display case minimizes dust entry, helping certificates and medals remain clean for years.

2. Stable Climate Conditions

Humidity is one of the biggest threats to paper and metal.

High humidity may lead to mould growth, while low humidity can make paper brittle. Metal medals may also corrode in unstable environments.

Museum-grade display cases help maintain stable environmental conditions, reducing these risks.

3. UV Light Protection

Direct sunlight and harsh indoor lighting can fade certificates and damage printed inks.

High-quality display cases use special glass that helps reduce harmful UV exposure while allowing clear visibility.

4. Safe Display Without Damage

Instead of stacking awards or storing them in boxes, a Legacy Display Case provides secure mounting systems that reduce unnecessary handling.

This helps prevent scratches, bending, and accidental damage.

5. Elegant Presentation

Protection is important, but presentation matters too.

A beautifully designed display case transforms awards into an attractive display that enhances offices, museums, institutions, universities, homes, and corporate spaces.

Every achievement becomes a centerpiece that inspires visitors and future generations.

Ideal for Many Types of Awards

Legacy Display Cases are suitable for preserving:

National Awards

Padma Awards

Military Medals

Corporate Recognition Awards

Academic Certificates

Sports Medals

Government Honours

Family Heritage Collections

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Every award deserves professional protection regardless of its size or value.

Long-Term Preservation

Unlike ordinary frames, museum-grade display cases are built for long-term preservation.

Features may include:

Low-iron ultra-clear glass

Integrated climate control

Premium LED museum-grade lighting

Theft-proof locking systems

Durable powder-coated finish

Custom certificate and medal mounting

Easy maintenance

These features help preserve both the appearance and historical value of important achievements.

Why Choose ShreSha Museum Solutions?

ShreSha Museum Solutions designs Legacy Display Cases that combine museum-grade preservation with elegant presentation.

Each display case is carefully engineered to protect certificates and medals from environmental damage while creating a premium display that reflects the importance of every achievement.

Whether you are preserving a national honour, a university certificate, or a lifetime achievement award, the right display solution helps ensure your legacy continues for generations.

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Conclusion

Achievements deserve more than storage—they deserve protection and recognition.

A Legacy Display Case safeguards certificates and medals from dust, humidity, light, and handling while presenting them with elegance and pride.

Medals are symbols of dedication, courage, excellence, and achievement. Whether awarded for military service, academic excellence, sports, or national recognition, every medal represents a story worth preserving. Unfortunately, medals are vulnerable to corrosion when exposed to unsuitable environmental conditions. Over time, moisture, dust, pollution, and temperature changes can damage their appearance and reduce their historical value.

The best way to protect valuable medals is by displaying them in a controlled environment. A museum-grade display case not only showcases medals beautifully but also provides long-term protection against environmental damage. At ShreSha Museum Solutions , preservation is at the heart of every display solution, helping institutions and collectors protect their valuable collections for future generations.

Understanding Medal Corrosion

Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when metals react with moisture, oxygen, and pollutants in the surrounding environment. Many medals are made from bronze, silver, brass, copper, or steel, and each of these metals can deteriorate if not properly protected.

Common signs of corrosion include:

Tarnishing

Rust formation

Green or black surface deposits

Discoloration

Loss of shine

Permanent surface damage

Once corrosion begins, restoring the medal without affecting its original finish can be difficult. Preventive conservation is always more effective than restoration.

Why Environmental Control Is Important

Many people display medals on open shelves or in ordinary glass cabinets. While these options may look attractive, they offer little protection from environmental factors.

A controlled display case creates a stable environment that minimizes the risks caused by humidity, dust, pollutants, and sudden temperature changes. This controlled environment helps preserve both the medal and any accompanying certificates, ribbons, or photographs.

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Key Features of a Controlled Display Case

Relative Humidity Control

Humidity is one of the biggest causes of metal corrosion. Excess moisture reacts with metal surfaces, accelerating oxidation and tarnishing.

A controlled display case helps maintain stable humidity levels, reducing the risk of corrosion while protecting delicate ribbons and supporting materials.

Learn more about Climate Control Devices for advanced environmental management.

UV Protection

Direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays can fade ribbons, certificates, and display backgrounds over time. UV-protective glass filters harmful rays while allowing clear visibility of the medal.

Museum-grade UV protection helps preserve the complete presentation, not just the medal itself.

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Dust-Proof Design

Dust may appear harmless, but it often carries pollutants and microscopic particles that settle on medal surfaces. Over time, dust attracts moisture and increases the risk of corrosion.

A sealed display case minimizes dust entry and reduces the need for frequent cleaning, helping preserve delicate finishes.

Stable Temperature

Frequent changes in temperature cause expansion and contraction of different materials inside the display. Maintaining a consistent temperature helps reduce stress on metals and supporting materials, ensuring long-term preservation.

Secure Locking System

Many medals are irreplaceable. A secure locking system protects them from accidental handling, theft, and unnecessary exposure to the surrounding environment.

Why Museums Choose Controlled Display Cases

Museums and heritage institutions follow preventive conservation practices because repairing damaged objects is often expensive and sometimes impossible.

Controlled display cases help museums:

Protect valuable collections from corrosion

Reduce exposure to dust and pollutants

Maintain stable environmental conditions

Improve exhibition quality

Preserve historical authenticity for future generations

These same preservation standards are equally valuable for private collectors, universities, government organizations, and families preserving personal achievements.

Best Practices for Medal Preservation

To keep medals in excellent condition, consider the following recommendations:

Always handle medals with clean cotton or nitrile gloves.

Avoid direct contact with bare hands, as fingerprints contain oils and moisture.

Keep medals away from direct sunlight.

Avoid displaying medals in damp or humid rooms.

Never use household cleaning chemicals on historic medals.

Store or display medals in a sealed, museum-grade display case.

For medals stored when not on display, consider using Archival Boxes to provide additional protection from environmental damage.

Complete Preservation Beyond the Medal

Many medals are displayed alongside certificates, citations, photographs, and personal memorabilia. These items also require protection from humidity, dust, and light.

Using professional preservation solutions ensures that every part of the collection remains in excellent condition for years to come.

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Conclusion

Every medal reflects years of dedication, service, and achievement. Preserving these memories requires more than simply placing them on display. It requires a carefully controlled environment that protects them from corrosion, dust, humidity, and harmful UV light.

A museum-grade display case is a long-term investment in preserving history, honour, and legacy. Whether you are protecting a national award, a military decoration, a sports medal, or a family heirloom, choosing the right preservation solution ensures it remains as meaningful for future generations as it is today.