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        Details    Written by: MIlitaryPlaques.com    Category: [Military](https://www.militaryplaques.com/table/military/)     Published: 09 November 2022  # Advice on Shadow Box Design

Shadow boxes are a great way to display your awards and badges with pride! These are perfect for gifts or awards to your friends, relatives, or loved ones in the military or government.

Can’t find the design of a shadow box from our collection?

**Here’s a guideline which can help you customize the shadow boxes of your own design and style:**

You can be creative in choosing the design of your shadow box. If you want it to be classic or sophisticated, it’s up to you. You can make any cutout shape you want where you can put the flag holder and your awards. Your name and rank and unit can be etched on to the high-quality glass used on the front of the box. The front panel of the box is attached with hinges on one side allowing easy access to the interior. The front panel latches and hinges are made of the highest quality nickel clasps that will not tarnish over time. Interiors are cushion lined with high-quality velvet fabric and can accommodate flags of up to 3ft x 5ft. You can have the velvet inside the box in green, blue, or red color. On the outside, you can choose to have a full color or “clear coat” varnish front finish.

Each shadow box is hand-carved and hand-painted on solid mahogany that is kiln-dried to prevent the shadow box from warping. A recessed hook enables the shadow box to hang flush on any wall. These shadow boxes are ideal for gifts and perfect additions to any military or government memorabilia or collection.

**Order now from our wide selection of highest quality and unique shadow boxes that you can have in a lifetime without changing! You can click the button below to see more samples.**

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Examples of Military Shadow Boxes we have recently hand made for customers:

![US Military retirement shadowbox with desk stand](https://www.militaryplaques.com/images/mpq-images/US-Military-retirement-shadowbox-with-desk-stand.jpg)

 

 

   







 

 

 

  

 

 

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- American Plaque
- Company
- 1905 Twisting Pine Court
- Mishawaka, IN 46544-6881 U.S.A.

 

 

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- American Plaque
- Company
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- 27-2920261
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- 321211, 321999, 337211,
- 337215, 339950
- PSC Codes: 7110, 8455,
- 9905, 9999
- FSC Codes: 8455, 9905

 

 

 

 

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