Description
Medal Mounting Service
Our medal mounting service includes medal cleaning and new medal ribbon at no extra cost!*
Bigbury Mint Ltd have a team of skilled seamstresses who are fully conversant with current uniform regulations.
Military medals and commemorative medals can be mounted as a single medal or mounted as a group of medals.
There are two styles of medal mounting;
Swing Style medal mounting
Medals mounted swing style are mounted on a medal brooch bar which can then be pinned to your tunic or a pocket holder. Swing style mounting allows the medals to move or ‘swing’ when worn. We sometimes refer to this method as the “jingly jangly” as the medals will bounce off each other when worn.
Court Style medal mounting
Medals mounted court style are fixed to a rigid backing material called buckram. Court style mounting holds the medals firmly in place and prevents them ‘chinking’ together and damaging each other when worn.
Medal Mounting Frequently Asked Questions;
Q. Do you use glue to stick medals to the backing when you are court mounting?
A. No! Definitely not. We hand stitch medal ribbon to the buckram and anchor medals with invisible thread. We only ever use glue purely as a guide when over-stitching the felt backing onto the rear of a court mount set of medals. This ensures your medals will stay secure…even on wet parades!
Q. What do you use as backing material for mounting medals?
A. We use Buckram which is a very stiff fabric used to stiffen clothes. We actually double layer the buckram to ensure your court mounted medals will not sag or bend at the corners. This also ensures that the brooch pin is supported properly.
*If you do not require the medals to be cleaned, please specify this in the “Additional Comments” area of the form.
More info: Medal Mounting Guidance
Medal mounting swing style is the more traditional method of mounting medals. Swing Style or ordinary style mounted medals are mounted on a medal brooch bar which can then be pinned to your tunic directly, through becketts or attached to a pocket holder. This style of medal mounting allows the medals to move or ‘swing’ when worn. Over time, the edge of the medals can become damaged due to the medals “clinking” together.
Medal mounting court style is alleged to have began during the reign of Queen Victoria. Those attending the Queen would wear medals court mounted to stop them “clinking”. Other sources suggest that the Cavalry first adopted the practice. Either way, this style of medal mounting is becoming more popular. Court mounted medals are fixed to a rigid backing material called buckram. The buckram is then covered in a felt material before the medals are mounted on their own ribbon length. This style of medal mounting holds the medals firmly in place and prevents them ‘clinking’ together and damaging each other when worn.
Medals are mounted ready for wear and then placed on a block within the frame. This allows for the easy removal and replacement of the medals as required, meaning they can be removed for wear on parade or for cleaning.
The medals will hang from the block at a slight angle much as they would if they were being worn on the chest.
Medals are not mounted ready for wear and instead are placed flat against the frame backing with the medal ribbon secured through a slot. This means that the medals cannot be removed from the frame and cannot be worn.
Colin Griffiths –
Finally decided to have my loose medals mounted and chose Bigbury. Both my full size and miniature medals were returned looking superb. There were some queries along the way but I received some excellent customer service from the staff that helped immensely. I can highly recommend this service to those considering using it.
Ray Scutts –
I needed replacement medals for my Dad. I found Bigbury very helpful and the service was excellent.
Pauline Lee –
After a number of years debating what to do with my fathers medals I contacted Bigbury to discuss. The staff were so helpful, outlining options an I chose display boxes instead of a wall mounted frame as we had a large and small set of medals.
The service was quick,within the week we received a phone call the day prior to delivery, they arrived the following day by registered post and we were delighted with the result. Two beautiful blue leather boxes with velvet lining on which the medals are displayed beautifully and will be easily transportable should we need to take them to relatives. A huge thank you to the staff, we are so pleased with them.
Tony McCullly –
Very pleased with service and standard of work on my order of medal ribbons bar
Stewart –
Used the Bigbury Mint service to clean, ribbon and mount my Grandfather’s original WW1 medals and was delighted with the result and appreciated the help and guidance throughout the process.
Paul Mather –
Very pleased with the service and the standard of work on the order of court mounting my medal.
William Paul –
Brilliant company to work with. I had three RAF medals mounted, cleaned with new ribbon and I couldn’t be happier. Look superb!! Number 1 company to have any medal work carried out from.
Gary Owen –
Very happy.Contacted me to confirm they had received my medal. Quick turn around. Very happy with the quality of the mounting of my medal, thank you.
John Chadwick –
Dear William,
Thank you very much for your comments, much appreciated.
I wonder if you would give us permission to include your review on our website?
This would be very helpful.
Thank you very much William, and I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas!
Best regards,
Matthew.
Bigbury Mint.
Geoff CROWN. –
Dear Bigbury Mint,
I have just received my Medals from you after Court Mounting.
I am delighted with the result. An excellent and very professional service. I will have no hesitation in recommending your products and services to my Service friends and colleagues.
A very big thank you.
Regards.
Geoff Crown.
John Chadwick –
Dear Geoff,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a comment. most appreciated.
Best regards,
Matthew Holland
davo_2424 –
I recieved my medals that had to be court mounted and they was done to a very high standard. Very pleased highly recommend to everyone. Good communication very fast turn around and at great prices. Couldnt ask for better.
Great job and a very happy veteran.
Best regards,
Mark Davison
John Chadwick –
Thanks very much for your comments Mark, most appreciated!
Matthew.
Alan Griffiths –
Just received 2 WW1 medals engraved and court mounted to replace lost medals for my wife to commemorate her fathers service..Delighted with both the medals and the mounting. Excellent service.
John Chadwick –
Dear Alan,
Thank you so much for letting us know that your wife was pleased with the new medals! Thanks also for your kind words.
Best regards
Matthew.
Bigbury Mint.
Pete Chambers –
Just received my grandads WW2 medals and my own medal after getting them mounted,cleaned and new ribbons fitted and I’m so pleased with the results , thanks Bigbury Mint for the excellent service
sam amor –
Hi Mr Chambers,
So glad you are pleased, I’ll pass your kind comments on to the rest of the team 🙂 Thank You for your feedback. If at all possible do you think you could leave us a google review or a facebook recommendation? We are trying top build our online presence.
Thank You again,
Kat
Bigbury Mint
Ken Moodie –
Excellent job on my replacement medal. Very quick and a very reasonable price. Thank you.
Gary Forsythe –
Just received my replacement medals engraved and court mounted. I am absolutely delighted with the results. Only the highest quality materials, specialist skills and professional standards have been employed to produce such a wonderful set of medals. Thank you so much. Highly recommended to everyone.
John Chadwick –
Thanks very much Ken!
John Chadwick –
Dear Gary, that’s a a lovely review, thank you very much!
Peter Lawrence –
Great service and fantastic job on court mounting my great grandfather, WW1 medals. I would definitely recommend bigburymint thanks a job well done.
P Bennett –
I asked for my 2 medals to be mounted court style. It was something I had planned to do for a number of years but had found reasons to put off. I think I was worried about loss mainly as I have had a couple of parcels vanish in postal transit in the past. I finally took the chance and sent them off. The company rung me up to say they had received the medal the next day which put me at ease. I received them back within a few days through registered post completely finished. One medal showed its age and looked dull and lifeless but upon return it was gleaming and matched the sheen of the second one. Have I any criticism? Well nothing is perfect. The pin at the back was very difficult to lock and took me an age to set it in the pocket holder. I am sure I will get used to it but I have to admit liking the older one that was returned with the original ribbons. The second criticism is that with the holder attached it does not fit in the storage case I had ordered to house the medals so need to remove it each time I put the medals away. It is something to bear in mind. Am I happy with what I have had done? YES, It is definitely worth 5 stars and I would recommend this company to others and I will use them again without hesitation.
Paul B
P Hargreaves –
Thank you so much for the fantastic job you have done on my dad’s WW2 medals I can’t thank you enough they look amazing, I’m so happy I sent them to you wonderful people.
Simon Marsden –
Had my five medals court mounted and I am absolutely delighted with the quality of the work. Superb! The only comment I would like to draw to Bigbury’s attention is that the pin on the rear of the medal group is too large to fit the pocket medal holder that I purchased from you. It now fits but only after I opened it up with a drill.
Carol B –
My medal was badly in need of a new ribbon. I sent it off, had a phone call when it arrived and an email when the job was completed. Very pleased with the service and result
Ian Beard –
For the second time I had my medals mounted by Bigbury & I am very pleased with the result. Professionally done in a short time with excellent communication fom the company.
Allan Heazelton –
Just had my medals returned after being mounted . Asked if they could expedite the mounting as needed them back in a rush . Back in 11 days very pleased with the result. communication excellent. Thank you
David Mills –
Excellent service provided, with quality finishing, very good communication and received on time. Many Thanks
Andrew Brown –
Very pleased with the replica medals and clasp that I ordered from Bigbury mint. They look fantastic in the 3 medal and photo presentation frame. I also got a brass plaque which looks very good with the engraving as per my selection. So in summary, I am so happy i decided to honour my grandad’s service in WW2 with a family memory. Thank you Bigbury mint.
Richard C –
Very efficent and great service. I was informed as soon as my minature medals were received by them, and as there were quite a few I was a little concerned about using an online service as before I’ve always used the garison tailor. I didn’t need to be, they returned the medals within 14 days all correctly and well mounted. All in all excellent service well recomended for us who are serving in a non garrison location.