Let's see your military shadow boxes!

[BlackAgnes]

I'll kick it off...

Tim

 

[Bob R]

I'll play, but it sure is hard to get a good picture.

The small flags in the top portion are the countries I visited in my career, all except one. There is no flag for Taiwan, they were not members of the UN, which is where I ordered all of the flags from.

And this one was a bonus. It is hand painted on the back of a piece of glass and then the wavy glass is mounted behind it. It looks much better when light can get behind it.

bob

 

[mhakel]

Thanks guys, very impressive.
Thanks to you and many others this country will have another Christmas Holiday.

 

[bgrafsr]

Here's mine: My rank in lower right corner did not show, but I was an A1C.

 

[Badger Matt]

Nice boxes guys. Only 18 months and 8 days until I retire and put 28 years into a shadow box. Took a while, but I do believe I'm ready for a grown-up job.

bgrafsr - Howdy from a fellow Defender.

 

[bgrafsr]

Nice boxes guys. Only 18 months and 8 days until I retire and put 28 years into a shadow box. Took a while, but I do believe I'm ready for a grown-up job.

bgrafsr - Howdy from a fellow Defender.

Back at you Sir. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

[Engineer1911]

My son in law's gift.

My son in law gave me this several years ago when he was about to become the youngest non-medical major in the USAF. I was surprised at the time and money he put into this shadow box for me. He was surprised at my lack of interest in my military accomplishments. In 1974, if you were promoted to E-5 during your first 4-year enlistment only 9% chose discharge instead of re-enlistment.

 

[35Rem]

I put this together for Dad for Chrsitmas this year. He was in the Navy from 63-67. First on the USS Lake Champlain, then the USS Intrepid.
This is the only picture I took.

 

[JamesArthur60]

Mine is rather plain, so I'll post my father-in-law's WWll decorations. I'm very proud of his military awards. I miss him and his unbelievable battle stories. He was very active with his unit reunions that unfortunately stopped in 2006 due to illnesses and travel restrictions because of old age. He passed away in 2008. May God bless all veterans.

 

[sipowicz]

I'm proud of you all...Merry Christmas!

 

[MPSGT]

Here's mine . . . depicts awards from my service with the Marine Corps ('65-'69) and the New York Air National Guard, Security Police ('77-'82).

 

[Babalooie]

Nice. Very nice.

 

[cowart]

There is no flag for Taiwan

We can't have a gap - see
Buy Taiwan flags, Taiwan flags, find Taiwan flags, Buy Taiwan flag, Taiwan flag, Taiwan shirts, Buy Taiwan banner, Taiwan banner, find Taiwan banner, Buy Taiwan banners, Taiwan banners, find Taiwan banners,

 

[WoodSmith]

The picture says it all

I see I'm not the only Fire Control Tech!

 

[OMCHamlin]

Here's mine, a brother retired Chief made it locally (after the other upcoming retirees saw it, he built several more in a row!)

Merry christmas,
OMC

 

[freqlord]

I'll be flying my own flag over here in the 'Stan and making a shadow box for my parents. My Dad was White House Comms from '68-72 and Mom was an Army nurse from '72-80. I'm also making separate ones for my Grandpa who was Navy and my Aunt who was Army as well.

 

[MPSGT]

Here's mine, a brother retired Chief made it locally (after the other upcoming retirees saw it, he built several more in a row!)

Merry christmas,
OMC

That is one nice looking shadowbox Chief . . .

 

[Dennis The B]

Here's mine -

I was assigned to USN MCB7, then reassigned to public relations staff, 3rd Naval Contruction Brigade Drill Team. The small Seabee pin second from lower left, was a gift from a CEC officer who served in WWII. He was on Iwo Jima, and helped finish construction on the air strip used by B29's. He gave it to me during the national VFW convention, Toledo, Ohio, 1970. He thought it should be kept by another Seabee.

 

[NMPinNYC]

HOOAH and may God bless. Thank you all for your service.

 

[rpbcab]

Thank you all for your service....

 

[Herknav]

Some nice lookin' boxes, gents. You're giving me ideas.

 

[tyler2u]

Here's mine

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[boykinlp]

Here is one I made honoring my father.

The plane is a B-58 Hustler. It was the first operational supersonic jet bomber. The little gold m2 pin (next to the dog tags) was awarded for going mach 2.

 

[OMCHamlin]

awww man, did he work on hustlers or fly 'em?
either way, very nice tribute.
OMC

 

[boykinlp]

awww man, did he work on hustlers or fly 'em?
either way, very nice tribute.
OMC

Sorry for the delayed answer. He was a navigator.

 

[DavidA]

Those are all beautiful boxes. I have been thinking about making my own box. Just might be a good cold weather project. Boy, the Air Force seems to have cooler looking patches and pins than the Army does. Oh well, I am still proud of the Army.

 

[OMCHamlin]

Boy, the Air Force seems to have cooler looking patches and pins than the Army does. Oh well, I am still proud of the Army.

I don't know, my old man and uncle were both Army and then later Air Force, and while neither were very vocal about it, I'm pretty certain they both held their CIBs in the highest regard of anything they ever sowed or pinned on their uniforms.

 

[DavidA]

AMEN! I hold the CIB in high regard. That is something to be proud of. I do not have one, kind of wish I did but am glad I never had the opportunity to earn one.

 

[rimfired]

Not fancy

Just a store bought box.

 

[Herknav]

boykinlp--That's a nice looking box and a fitting tribute to your dad. If I may make a suggestion, the only thing missing is his nav wings.