Preserve Service. Celebrate Sacrifice. Tell Their Story.
Military medals, ribbons, coins, and awards are more than just decorations—they’re symbols of courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Whether you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or a proud family member, these honors deserve a place of respect and visibility in your home.
At Better Display Cases, we specialize in premium acrylic display cases tailored for showcasing military memorabilia with clarity, dignity, and protection. In this article, we’ll walk you through creative, meaningful, and practical ways to display military medals and honors, using only products available from BetterDisplayCases.com.
Why It Matters: More Than Decoration
Military service is one of the most profound contributions a person can make. From campaign medals to challenge coins, each item represents a story of resilience, camaraderie, and duty. Creating a thoughtful display doesn’t just preserve that history—it shares it with loved ones and future generations.
A good display should accomplish three things:
- Protect against damage and dust
- Present the honors with visibility and elegance
- Preserve their context and story
1. Displaying Medals in Acrylic Shadow Cases
Military medals come in various forms—full-size, miniatures, ribbons—and each deserves a secure, visible home. Our acrylic shadow boxes are a popular choice because they combine full visibility with safe enclosure.
🔧 Recommended Product:
Military Medal Display Case – Acrylic Shadow Box Style
🛠 Creative Display Tips:
- Group by service branch or campaign (e.g., Iraq, Afghanistan, WWII)
- Use colored risers (black, red, blue) to match the ribbon palette
- Include a custom nameplate with name, rank, and dates of service
- Pair medals with related insignia or patches to tell a fuller story
2. Honoring Fallen Heroes with Flag & Medal Combos
For families honoring a loved one’s memory, combining a folded burial flag with their medals and awards in a single display is a powerful tribute.
🔧 Recommended Product:
Large Military Display Case – Flag & Medal Combo
🛠 Creative Display Tips:
- Position the flag in the base with medals arranged above it
- Use background colors to reflect the branch of service (e.g., navy blue for Navy, olive for Army)
- Place challenge coins around the flag in a semi-circle or row
3. Making Challenge Coins a Focal Point
Challenge coins represent camaraderie, unit identity, and achievement. Many veterans accumulate dozens over a career, and displaying them isn’t just impressive—it’s personal.
🔧 Recommended Product:
Challenge Coin Display
🛠 Creative Display Tips:
- Arrange by unit, rank, or year
- Combine with a medal case above or below the coin rack
- Use mirrored backs to reflect coin details and double visual impact
- Add small engraved labels to identify key coins
4. Creating a “Service Wall” with Modular Acrylic Cases
Rather than one large display, you can build a modular setup with multiple wall-mounted cases—each dedicated to a specific event, rank, or time period.
🔧 Recommended Products:
Wall-Mount Acrylic Display Cases for Medals and Coins
🛠 Creative Display Tips:
- Arrange in a timeline across a wall
- Use one case per deployment or promotion
- Mix vertical and horizontal cases for visual rhythm
5. Don’t Forget the Nameplate: Context Adds Meaning
Too often, beautiful memorabilia is displayed without any context. Adding custom engraved nameplates to your display not only enhances the look—it preserves the story.
🔧 Add-On Option:
Custom Engraved Nameplates
What to Include on a Nameplate:
- Full name and rank
- Service branch and unit
- Years of service or deployments
- Special achievements or citations
Final Thoughts: More Than a Display—It’s a Legacy
Military medals, flags, and challenge coins are more than decorations—they're a lifetime of service embodied in metal and ribbon. Displaying them with care isn’t just about looks—it’s about preserving a story worth telling.
At Better Display Cases, we offer a wide range of acrylic display solutions designed to showcase military honors with the dignity and protection they deserve.