Blazer Crest Military and Family

These crests pictured above are no longer available through Norm.

You could use the above as samples if you have a supplier that you wish to have them made up.

Van Tassel Military Medal Mounting

Van Tassel Military Medal Mounting

For more information on mounting medals having your medals put into a shadow box or if you just want some general information about medals . You can contact me by E-Mail at normvant@mts.net

Completed Picture Frames with Medals

Badges of those Canadian units that served in Korea 1950 - 1955 on display at

283 ANAVETS 3540 Portage Av Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Flaherty's

This is a sample of our medal mounting but the work and display was done by Wayne Flaherty. The medals are Wayne's his father's and his brother's. Job well done by Wayne

Sgt Tommy Prince MM

This plaque is on display at the Canadian War Musumn in Ottawa Ontario.

This is a collection of Military and Association Medals of Norm Van Tassel

These are WW I and WW II medals and a picture of two
friends in a hay stack in France 1918

Medals of a Korea War Veteran that served with the
3 Bn PPCLI in Korea. His orginal dog tags are encased.

Merchant Navy Clock with medals as numbers

Merchant Navy Clock

This clock was made up at the request of the Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans of Manitoba.
Note the addition of the medals of the Merchant Navy Association on the clock.

Norm's collection of Military Medals From WW 1 to date

Norms Collection of Medals

This is a collection of Medals dating back to WW I and consisting of WW 2, Korea, UN Missions, NATO, Police, RCMP, Fire and long service medals. Used for display and talks at schools, etc.

Clocks made up by Norm for different units and Organizations

The following is the hobby that I took up after I retired from the working force. This was started as a hobby and hopefully, it will not grow to the point where I am fully employed again. There was a need for service to have medal's mounted and after learning how to do my own, I branched out to others. Attached you will find copies of some of the work that I have done and hopefully, I will be able to assist our veterans in mounting their medals for a while longer. I remind those that may not know, Association medals are not mixed or mounted with Military medals, only those described in the Directorate of History and Heritage are to be worn on the left side as Military Medals and special awards. Again this is a hobby, so I am subject to saying I am through at any given time. Enjoy and if you need any more info contact me at normvant@mts.net
or go to www.normsmedalmounting.com

RCASC Clock

This clock was made up for the RCASC Association. You will see medals that were earned by some of their members replacing the numbers.

Sgt Tommy Prince MM Clock

Displayed on the face of this clock are the medals of Sgt Tommy Prince MM and some of his badges and crests he wore with the Devils Bridge (FSSF) Displ

Sgt Tommy Prince MM Plaque (Very Special)

Sgt Tommy Prince MM one of Canada's most
decorated Aborginal Soldiers

This plaque was made up by Norm Van Tassel and presented to General Ray Crabbe who in turn presented it to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. It was presented and well received on the 31 of Jul 2006 at the CWM by the Rep on the left with General Crabbe presenting it on behalf of all Korea Veterans.

For more information on Sgt Tommy Prince MM go to

www.normsmedalmounting.com

Different Type of Plaque made up in Shadow boxes

Shadow Box Displays

LCol (Ret) Larry T. Bennett USA Army

The above is the plaque of USA Army LCol (Ret) Larry Bennett a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran. They are left to right Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Large, Purple Heart, Defence Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Se rice Medal & Oak Leaf Cluster bronze Large, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal & Oak Leaf Cluster
Bronze Large Double, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defence Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal & Bronze Star Attachment, (Single) & Silver Star Attachment (Single), Combat Infantry Badge 1st Award, Expert Infantry Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon W/Device (1960) Expert Badge & Carbine Bar & Machine Gun Bar & Pistol bar & Rifle Bar

F/O David Holden KNIGHT DFC

This is a shadow box made of F/O David Holden Knight's Medals and Memorabilia. Note: it is

mounted on Airforce Blue felt as close to Airforce Blue as possible. This was taken outside the frame. Notice he was awarded the DFC.

F/O David Holden KNIGHT DFC

Incased and ready for display

Pte Lanclott KING

Mr King served in the 2nd WW. The new testement that he was issued and carried through out the war is mounted along with his Military Medal. He served in the Medical Corp.

Nobel Peace Medal and the 50th Anniversary & Kuwait Medal

The Nobel Peace Medal and 50th Anniversary Medal

These medals are worn on the right side of Blazer

The Kuwait Medals

These are awarded to our Canadian Servicemen and Women by the Kuwait Government, at the present time have to be worn on the right side opposite Military Medals.

National Aboriginal Veterans Association Medals (NAVA)

Aboriginal Veterans War Memorial, Ottawa, Canada

On April 7, 1981 Aboriginal Veterans who had served in he Canadian Armed Forces met and established the National Indian Veterans Association (NIVA). The lack of a satisfactory response from the Federal government in regards to inequities and mismanagement of veterans' benefits was catalyst to the launch of the new organization. Also, though several Veterans' association existed, such as the Royal Canadian Legion, The Korean Veterans Association and many regimental associations, there was none explicitly for the needs of the Aboriginal veterans. The founders of NIVA were aware that although Aboriginal veterans has served proudly alongside their fellow Canadians and Allied Forces, they felt that an Aboriginal organization was necessary to ensure remembrance of their fallen comrades and undertake initiative to support the needs of Aboriginal Veterans.

On April 8, 1991 the National Indian Veterans Association (NIVA) was incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act. The founders envisioned that the new national organization would be an effective and unified voice for Aboriginal veterans. All funding to support NIVA was raised through various fundraising activities of the membership.

On Jan 13, 1993 the organization's name was change to the National Aboriginal Veterans Association (NAVA) Association Nationale des Anciens Combattants Autochtones (ANACA) in order to better reflect the three Aboriginal peoples of Canada: Indians, Inuit and Metis. Under the renewed corporate charter the executive consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant -at-Arms. Meetings are held as required with a national meting and a special meeting occurring at least once a year. This organization is working very hard to meet the need of it's members the Aboriginal Veteran of Canada.

NAVA Unit Pen

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL VETERANS ASSOCIATION

(PRICE LIST)

NAVA TIE $35.00

NAVA CREST $20.00

NAVA SLIP ONS $ 15.00

NAVA LAPEL PIN $2.50 (2 types, antique or gold plated)

NAVA CAP BADGE $10.00 (2 types, antique or gold plated)

NAVA RIBBONS $4.00 (For wear on summer dress)

NAVA FLAG PIN $3.50 ea

NAVA MEDAL $15.00 (Includes lapel pin and ribbon)

NAVA MEDALS (MINIATURE) $13.00

NAVA SHIRT (MAROON) $20.00

NAVA COFFEE MUG $8.00 ea

NAVA CAP (FULL MATERIAL) $15.00

NAVA CAP (MESH TYPE) $15.00

NAVA JACKET (MAROON) $100.00 (includes crest - GST - Post)

NAVA NEW CAPS $22.00

Contact Claude Claude Petit CM, SOM, CD

Ph 306.384 0565

Cell 306 227 3987

Fax 306 382 6587

E-mail rap@sasktel.net

Claude Petit C.M, S.O.M, CD. Founding President National Aboriginal Veterans Association Aboriginal

Medals of Claude Petit President of NAVA

Claude is a former member of the PPCLI. He served in Korea with 2 PPCLI and was wounded at the battle of Kapyong. Upon his return home he has been involved with the Korea Veterans Association and the Aboriginal Veteran Association. Claude has been awarded the Order of Canada the Order of Saskatchewan. He is presently the President of thew National Aboriginal Veterans Association. Claude has done a first class job with the Association over the last years and deserves a lot of credit for his dedication and efforts.

Medals of the Aboriginal Veterans Association

Clock to Honour Claude Petit C.M. S.O.M. C.D.

Aboriginal Veterans Association Medals and Lapel pens

National Aboriginal Veterans Association (NAVA)

These medals are displayed to show the order of mounting. To be worn on the right side opposite Military Medals. Note the red is always facing the heart when mounting the medals, the length 4 inches is measured from the top of the ribbon to the bottom of the medal when mounted according to regulation. They are awarded at the Unit and National level

Association Medals

The Army Navy AirForce Association Medals

Please note: These are not Military Medals. They are medals that are awarded to the members of the Association that have worked at the Executive level or recognized for special contribution. They are recommended at the unit level and depending upon the level of the award may need the approval of the Provincial or Dominion Command Executive Council.

The Royal Canadian Legion

Medals of the Royal Canadian Legion. Same procedure
as that of the ANAVETS Association

Korea Veterans Association of Canada

The Korea Veterans Association operate in the same manner as their sister units with the exception of the DSS which must have the approval of a special committee before it is awarded. The DSS is the red and green ribbon with the star. The KVA also wear miniatures of the Association medals and they wear full size ribbons on their summer shirts. No medals with summer dress for parades and special occasions.

Military Medals Miniatures and full Size Medals 2nd WW

Medals of Cpl BP Goustos CD 17 Wing RCAF Winnipeg Manitoba

Miniature Medals and full size Medals

Please note Miniature Medals on the left are worn on special occasions such as mess dinners and social events. Full size medals are worn on special parades, memorial services and at the discretion of the Association. Campaign Ribbons are worn on uniform and summer dress (white shirts).

Military Medals of UN, 2nd WW & Korea

Military Medals of NATO Peacekeeping, QGJM and CD

Top Row - Veterans of the 2nd WW & Korea that served in the Navy.

Bottom Row - Korea after Jul 27,1953 NATO, UNEF and CD with Bar

Military Medals Court Mounting Do your own

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These are the Military Medals of Retired LGen RR Crabbe Medals of a 2nd WW Veteran

Medals of Sgt Tommy Prince MM

One of Canada's most decorated Aboriginal soldiers 2nd WW and Korea.

MOUNT YOUR OWN MEDALS

Using the examples listed below I have attempted to show those that may have some interest in doing their own medals or wish to assist someone else to do theirs. It can become expensive for a person attempting to do their own medals. After seeing this you may want to take them to someone that has the experience and the material to do them.

WHAT YOU NEED

1. RIBBON BACKING: It will be 2 inches long, the width of the ribbon, and about the thickness of stiff cardboard.

2. MOUNTING BOARD: Thick backing preferable plastic that you could put nails through and use as pins. Backing should be 3 ¾ inches top to bottom 5 or less are mounted side by side, 6 or more are overlapped. Start with the junior medal and work right to left as you are looking at the board. Set the last ribbon in place mark it and cut to size add the border (Trim) and put your last ribbon on.

3. BACKING MATERIAL: Cut some material for the back of the mounting board. Make it larger than your board (No.2) and trim it down to size later. Colour of your choice felt material is the best material to work with.

4. SIDE PIECES: Use some left over ribbon that match up to the ribbon that you are using for covering the end of your mounting board.


5. RIBBON: Ribbon should be 4 inches long and of course the right colours for your medals.

6. GLUE: Your favorite hobby craft glue and tools of the trade your glue, silicone for gluing the medals down to hold in place, nails for the backboard, clutch pins for the nails two types.

More tools of the trade a hammer for putting the nails 5/8 to 3/4 inch and thick enough to fit into clutch pins approximately 1/32 of an inch through the plastic backing , a bag of pre cut backing for normal size ribbon 2 inches long about 1/32 inch in thickness and the approximate width of the ribbon, plastic backing covering with two strips of 2 inch masking tape to hold the glue once applied, scissors to cut the ribbon and excess backing once ribbons are applied, pencil to ensure measurements are correct 4 inches top to bottom and of course the ruler to make sure you have it right. Hopefully these instructions are clear enough to follow a simple lesson plan.

7. MEDALS: And finally you need the medals that you are planning on mounting. They need to be cleaned polished and sealed. 4 inches is used to mount the medals as per sample above.

GETTING STARTED
Take your mounting board, cut 3 3/4 inches in length and width of ribbon. Use additional material to cut for end of board or use additional ribbon and cut down the middle. (Above left). If using appropriate size nails at least ¾ inches nail through ribbon and backboard before putting on the finished medal. Use nails sized to clutch pins being used.

Putting ribbon on back board overlap at bottom

Reverse side of medal with backing for stiffness's

Completed medals

Using 2 medals as an example glue one end piece on to your backing and then put one ribbon in place mounting from right to left on Military Medals. Association medals mount the reverse, left to right, less senior medal first. Lay next ribbon in place, line up with edge of backboard and trace the width. Cut to size and glue end piece in place as seen above left. Glue ribbon to mounting board.(Above right). Add pins if not using the broach

Then do the same to the for the medal boards. (back of medals shown in picture - above left) Notice the backboard is completed with ribbon and end piece backing is glued in place at the reverse side of the medals. Using your white glue or two way tape, whichever you prefer, place medal onto backboard. Then use backing material to finish of the back. To clean ribbons after mounting use a clean cloth and water and rub off excess glue. You now have medals ready for wear with pride on any parade.

Sample of 5 or less, pins or bar on the back to fasten to left breast pocket

5 or more medals overlapped, pins or broach used on the back

A sample of Minni's full size and ribbons to match

Miniature medals are not overlapped. They are 2 inches top to bottom, same procedure as full size for mounting. No many people wear this many medals These belong to (Ret Col Ron Werry

For those that wish to purchase ribbon medals or kit stores may go to http://www.thercrkitshop.com/ Also Joe Drouin at: http://www.joedrouin.com/

Wayne Cline -The boss man at Marway and his protector

Also see Jamie the Bosses helper at: http://www.marway-militaria.com/

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