Check out a recent custom-ordered retirement chest made for an Army Specialist.
A Specialist is one of the four junior enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army (Hooah!). The rank is above privates and Private First Class. The rank is right below the rank of Sergeant.
We paid special tribute by personalizing our WoodyThings Military Retirement Chest – which is made from solid wood and measures approximately 26” long x 15″ wide x 12” tall.
These measurements allows for the versions that include a 3” lid to hold two flag displays, another 2-3” shadow box to sit inside, and another 6 or so inches underneath to store other items.
We made a large shadow box to sit flushed inside the chest. This allows for maximum storage while still having plenty of spaces to us for displays.
On the outside of the chest we added the recipient’s name, and the Army star.
In the front we added U.S. ARMY.
The inside of the chest is personalied as well. The inside of the lid includes room for two flags to be displayed on each side.
The center was lined with black matted felt, with a wooden and hand painted Specialist logo affixed on top of the mounting felt.
We added SPC (Specialist) and the last name right below the insignia.
While the inside of the lid serves as a shadowbox (behind removable plexiglass), this retirement chest also contains a shadowbox tray, backed with black felt to mount ribbons, medals, badges, picture and more!
The chest is comprised of glossy, gold-hinges, latches and corners through the chest.
The handles were made from 5/8” thick manilla rope.
This chest can be presented as-is, or filled with additional gifts personalized for the recipients. Suggestions include unit patches, coins, a folded flag, books, a nice bottle 😉, a nice congratulatory cigar, etc.
What would you put in yours?
Get yours today at WoodyThings.com