This chest is definitely one of a kind. Pictured below is a personalized version of our Military Retirement Chest. This version includes a dual 3×5′ flag display on the lid. Perfect to present with an American flag, and a component (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, etc.) flag.
We added cork and burgundy felt on the lid so the recipient can add medals, pins, badges and more on either side of the flag display. We’ve built this chest from solid Pine, measuring 24 x 12-3/4 x 11-3/4″ inches tall. The box was stained in a reddish color.
We closed the matching (Burgundy) shadowbox with plexiglass – as it provides great strength during shipping and storage.
This chest was personalized with leather straps instead of rope for handles. We then added gold accents such as the corners, hinges and latches.
As a lid support – to hold the lid open – we added a repurposed leather strap and tacked it in place with gold tacks.
This version offers a clean look, so no extra details such as rank and name was added to the top/front.
How would you personalize yours?
