Here’s a look back at a few of the retirement chests we’ve crafted over the past few months. We are proud to help commemorate the careers of our service members.
Lieutenant Commander USN 24” Chest
- Dimensions and Finish: Measuring 12” x 24”, the chest is stained in a rich Jacobean dark color, offering a timeless and elegant appearance that highlights the craftsmanship and significance of the piece.
- Personalized: The chest features the recipient’s Rank and Name on the top of the chest. Beneath that we’ve added an Oak Leaf, representing the Navy Lieutenant Commander rank, followed by her dates of service beneath that. The front of the chest includes U.S. NAVY with a Department of the Navy seal on the bottom front of the chest.
- Custom Hardware: Gold hinges and latches were chosen to complement the dark stain of the chest, adding a touch of sophistication and durability. The handles are made from manilla rope, in-keeping with naval traditions.
A Versatile Keepsake
This retirement chest can be presented as is or filled with additional personalized gifts to enhance the tribute. Consider adding unit patches, challenge coins, a folded flag, a favorite book, a fine bottle of something special, or even a congratulatory cigar. Each item can be tailored to LtCol Ruffins’ preferences, making the gift even more memorable.
Flag Display Shadowbox
- Dimensions and Finish: Measuring 12” x 24”, flag display shadow box stained in a light color. The inside is black felt behind durable plexiglass.
- Personalized: The shadow box includes an American Flag on the left, neighbored by a personalized retirement message and the recipient’s name. Beneath that are 4 service logos (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines) and the Department of Defense logo, as this recipient served all branches of our military.
- Custom Hardware: Gold hardware was added to the flag display shadowbox to accent the gift.
Olive Drab Dual Flag Chest 26
The chest measures 15” x 24”, painted in olive drab. This chest is different than our previous versions as we did not distress the paint to give it a worn look.
The outside is personalized with the recipient’s rank (Full Colonel insignia), name and dates of service.
We used gold hinges and latches to match the chest’s style, and added gold/brass carrying handles.
The inside of the chest edges were also painted, and the wood was stained a light color. The inside felt was burgundy/scarlet red, and we placed two flags – an American Flag and an Army flag, on either side.
The space between the Two Flags serves as a shadowbox, where we mounted rank insignias, known as chevrons, climbing up on either side, meeting with an Eagle Globe and Anchor (EGA) on the top center.
This care package gift can be presented as-is, or filled with additional gifts personalized for the recipients.
Sword display
This custom ordered flag display was made for a local service member. The all-wood flag display is made from solid wood, and we personalized it with the recipient’s name on a wooden plaque. The black reads his name, with an Eagle, Globe and Anchor in the center. Beneath that we added his dates of service, to commemorate his time in service.
Semper Fidelis!
The last of the personalization includes two gold and red Sergeant chevrons on either side of the sword display.
We’ve been fairly busy over the past few months, and thank you for your support and trust in helping honor our brothers and sisters in the service.
Thank you! And don’t hesitate to reach out should we be of any assistance.