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Get the Perfect Fit: How to Measure Your Sword for a Blades Raised Display

Get the Perfect Fit: How to Measure Your Sword ...

Ordering a sword display but unsure which size (Short or Long) to get? This guide explains exactly how to measure your sword blade or estimate the size for a gift,...

Get the Perfect Fit: How to Measure Your Sword ...

Ordering a sword display but unsure which size (Short or Long) to get? This guide explains exactly how to measure your sword blade or estimate the size for a gift,...

More Than Metal: Understanding the History and Tradition of Military Challenge Coins

More Than Metal: Understanding the History and ...

What's the story behind military challenge coins? Dive into their history, the famous "coin challenge," and discover how these pieces of metal symbolize service, camaraderie, and achievement.

More Than Metal: Understanding the History and ...

What's the story behind military challenge coins? Dive into their history, the famous "coin challenge," and discover how these pieces of metal symbolize service, camaraderie, and achievement.

Beyond Stripes & Bars: Meaningful Gifts & Insights for a Military Promotion

Beyond Stripes & Bars: Meaningful Gifts & Insig...

Celebrating a military promotion? This guide offers meaningful gift ideas AND explains the unique process, uniform costs, and traditions involved for both Officer and Enlisted ranks.

Beyond Stripes & Bars: Meaningful Gifts & Insig...

Celebrating a military promotion? This guide offers meaningful gift ideas AND explains the unique process, uniform costs, and traditions involved for both Officer and Enlisted ranks.

The Backbone of the Corps: A Gift Guide Honoring Marine NCOs (Sgt to MGySgt)

The Backbone of the Corps: A Gift Guide Honorin...

Celebrating a Marine NCO promotion or retirement? This guide offers meaningful gift ideas, from NCO sword displays and Ka-Bar stands to coin holders, that truly honor the Backbone of the...

The Backbone of the Corps: A Gift Guide Honorin...

Celebrating a Marine NCO promotion or retirement? This guide offers meaningful gift ideas, from NCO sword displays and Ka-Bar stands to coin holders, that truly honor the Backbone of the...

Your Sword Belongs on the Wall: A Guide to Properly Displaying Military Heirlooms

Your Sword Belongs on the Wall: A Guide to Prop...

Is your military sword—or a cherished family heirloom—hidden away in a closet or case? Learn why displaying this powerful symbol of service matters. We explore the reasons to bring it...

Your Sword Belongs on the Wall: A Guide to Prop...

Is your military sword—or a cherished family heirloom—hidden away in a closet or case? Learn why displaying this powerful symbol of service matters. We explore the reasons to bring it...

A Gift Guide for the Fightin' Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets

A Gift Guide for the Fightin' Texas Aggie Corps...

Celebrating a cadet from the legendary Texas A&M Corps of Cadets? This guide offers meaningful gift ideas—from saber displays to coin holders—that honor the unique spirit and traditions of Aggieland.

A Gift Guide for the Fightin' Texas Aggie Corps...

Celebrating a cadet from the legendary Texas A&M Corps of Cadets? This guide offers meaningful gift ideas—from saber displays to coin holders—that honor the unique spirit and traditions of Aggieland.

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