Category: Military Shadow Boxes
US Air Force Senior Aircrew Wings Shadow Box
Written by Stephanie
Friday, 29 July 2011 08:56
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air crew badge shadowbox US Air Force Senior Aircrew Wings Shadow Box

This customized shadow box is a replica of the US Air Force Senior Air Crew Enlisted badge.

The badge is intended to recognize the advanced training process and qualifications required by aircrew of military aircraft.

The Air Force began issuing the decoration to enlisted Aircrew members in 1947 and seniority of the Aircrew Badge was determined by flight hours obtained and years of service in the Air Force. Military people under the Department of Air Force wear the senior badge after award of the 7-skill level.

We manufacture this solid kiln dried Display Shadow Box in any design, specification and dimension at our own factory.

The interior is lined in the highest quality cushioned velvet cloth material allowing you to pin your medals and other items inside the box. The front panel hinges from the shadow box allows easy access to the interior. The front panel latches are made of the highest quality nickel clasps that will not tarnish over time, with an option to have etching on the glass at the front.

MilitaryPlaques.Com uses glass and not plastic. All products are hand carved and hand painted so expect high quality items and guaranteed delivery.

Delivery time is 4-6 weeks for standard order and Express (less than 3 weeks) delivery available.

To see more of our shadow box products, you may click this link: http://www.militaryplaques.com/store/military-shadow-boxes

USAF Wall Plaques, Desk Nameplates , Wing Plaques , Presentation Retirement Plaque and Tail Flash Plaques are also available.

 
A Tribute to a Hero
Written by Mitch
Thursday, 15 October 2009 01:12
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Imagine this scene:

During a funeral, Navy SEALs  were lined up in both sides forming two columns. As the coffin passed by at the center, each SEAL  slaps down the gold Trident from his uniform, the trident was then deeply embedded in the wooden coffin.

The slaps was heard across the cemetery…

This was the scene during the funeral of Michael Monsoor.

Michael Monsoor’s Story:

On September 29 2006, Ramadi, Iraq — a member of the elite branch of Navy called SEAL (stands for Sea, Air and Land) sacrificed his life to save his comrades.

Mike Monsoor was part of the overwatch security position, together with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi soldiers, when a live grenade was thrown to the rooftop where they are positioned. In a split second decision, Mike Monsoor smothered his body to the grenade and absorbed the main impact from the blast. He saved three of the comrades who were with him.

But what is more outstanding in this selfless act is that with the way the overwatch position was arranged, Michael was the only one who could have possibly saved himself since he was near the entry and exit point, instead he still chose to sacrifice himself for the sake of others.

Honoring Heroes

On April 8, 2008 former President George Bush awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to Michael A. Monsoor and on October, 2008 the Secretary of Navy Donald C. Winter announced that DDG-1001, the second ship in the Zumwalt class of destroyers would be named Michael Monsoor to honor the valor of Monsoor.

May we all be inspired by the character and bravery of Michael Monsoor.  This Veterans Day, let’s take the opportunity to thank and salute both the dead and the living who have served the Military. Let us all acknowledge the sacrifices and service that each personnel rendered for us and our nation.

With that, MilitaryPlaques.Com is joining the celebration, and as a salute to all Veterans we are giving 5% for each Veteran-themed plaque that is sold to DAV Charitable Service Trust, which aims to help disabled veterans and their dependents.

Military Plaques also offers  Shadow Boxes, Retirement Plaques, Deployment Plaques, Tail Flashes and more. Order now!

 
History of Shadow Box
Written by Mitch
Tuesday, 16 June 2009 03:56
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In Naval tradition during retirement, it is a part of the ceremony to hand a shadow box to the retiring officer. The shadow box includes medals, insignias, badges, duty stations, or items that signify the history of a sailor’s career. The giving of shadow boxes to retiring officers evolved from the naval tradition where in the retiring sailor will be given a wooden trunk by his shipmate so that the retiring sailor will be able to put the stuff or small souvenirs that he collected throughout his career.

Other stories on Shadow boxes say that according to legend, it is bad luck for a sailor’s shadow to touch land before his body does. Other sailors would then create a box that would contain the sailor’s “shadow” until he is safely ashore. It would include travel memorabilia, a flag, medals and the likes.

The National flag is also placed inside the shadow box to symbolize that the country has benefited from the loyal service of the recipient.

Nowadays, shadowboxes are either constructed by a shipmate or purchased through the Internet. MilitaryPlaques.Com makes absolutely wonderful shadowboxes.The items are hand carved from solid mahogany wood, the interiors are cushion lined with high quality velvet fabric, real glass is used for the viewing pane and the lid is fully removable for easy access.  Further, you have the choice of placing a full color or natural finish. Click here to view the shadow boxes available.

Other Military memorabilia like deployment plaques, desk nameplates, seals and insignias are also available at MilitaryPlaques.Com. Grab one now to commemorate your loved ones or co-personnel loyal service to the Military.