Congrats KrenBats... a great pennant and probably the only one in existence... awesome pickup!
To frame it right would cost you more than the pennant itself. We've had multiple threads in which people say that there should be "air space" between the pernnant and the glass, where they actually adhere the pennant to a mat within the frame. I guess, technically that's the right way to do it.
But I just buy the sectionals that you put together yourself. I also buy the matting, backing and the glass. I would rather do it myself anyway, as I don't like the thought of others handling it or attaching it to a mat.
With the sectionals, spring clips are used to hold the backing firmly against the glass. They apply just enough pressure to hold the pennant in place. I have never had one slip, or stick to the glass (and many have been framed that way for over 15 years).
Keep in mind that I'm in the minority... Mike H and Greg T will advise an air cushion between the pennant and glass, and Mark McRae will advise using a mylar sleeve within the frame. So there are many ways... all acceptable.
Bottom line is that a custom frame job will cost $400 - $500. I can do it for about $60, using the do-it-yourself sectionals. You can find them at any Michael's or Ben Franklin store. I do all of mine in black, for a nice uniform look. Below are a few examples of the 60 or so that I have done myself. Perhaps Mike, Greg or Rob can post some they have done more elaborately, using the preferred "air space" method. Hope this helps!
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