ALT-1 Christmas Gift Ideas for War Veterans
The holidays are rapidly approaching which means now is time to recognize the special people on your Christmas list. Do you have a war veteran in your life that you want to recognize in a special way? If so, look no further for some creative ways to acknowledge their service this holiday season.
Shadow Boxes, Flag Cases and Coin Racks
Your war veteran is likely to have a drawer filled to the rim with squadron patches, recognition pins and commemorative coins. Now is the perfect time to dust those items off and give them a new life. Solid wooden shadow boxes with glass panes make a great gift for the service member, as they showcase important career highlights. The patches and pins can be laid out in attractive arrangements within the shadow box. Your vet will be touched to see his collection of memorabilia carefully protected within the case. Most shadow boxes can be easily mounted to a wall, or displayed upon a shelf. This can be an attractive addition to any home or office.
A flag display case provides a distinctive look for a special flag. Perhaps your war veteran has a flag from a previous military operation that holds special meaning to him or her. The display case will protect the folded flag from dirt, dust or other damage. Many flag cases have attractive beveled glass fronts and can be purchased in a variety of solid woods, such as oak, pine or cherry. The flag display case will protect the treasured flag and keep it in heirloom condition for future generations to behold.
Military challenge coins are popular among people serving in today’s military. The coins sport a particular unit or organization’s emblem, and are often presented by high-ranking officers. Receiving a challenge coin is an honor. Does your service member have a suitable place to display his challenge coin collection? If not, a coin rack makes an excellent gift idea. Wooden coin racks are handsome. They are crafted in a variety of finishes, and many offer a brass nameplate on the front which can be engraved for further personalization. Be sure to know exactly how many coins your soldier possesses, as you will want to purchase a rack large enough for the entire collection.
Specialty Art and Static Displays
Does your service member have a fancy for a particular aircraft on which they flew? Or maybe it is a ship, aircraft carrier or submarine? A special framed picture or lithograph of their airplane or ship makes an attractive gift idea. Many prints can be viewed on-line at websites such aswww.art.com. Here, you will find an assortment of prints and photographs featuring a variety of military aircraft, naval ships and submarines.
Static displays make another handsome gift idea. Static displays are high quality scale models of aircraft, ships, tanks, and other military equipment. Some companies will make custom models of aircraft and other vessels. These gifts make wonderful conversation pieces and are an attractive way to commemorate the career that your service member has had.
For more information on where to purchase the gift ideas mentioned in this article, please visit the specialty websites listed below. Your thoughtful gift choice will organize years of well-earned memorabilia and recognize their service achievements. Your veteran will smile with pride when he or she discovers what Santa has brought this year!
http://www.capitolflags.com/shadow-boxes-and-flag-cases.html#Shadow_Boxes_
http://www.art.com/gallery/id-b8839/soldier-military-posters_p10.htm
