Shadow box

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Example of a U.S. Soldier's shadow box who served during the Iraq War.
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Example of a U.S. Soldier's shadow box who served during the Iraq War.

A shadow box is an enclosed case typically presented to members of the military upon retirement. A shadow box will usually contain the various medals and awards a person has earned through a military career, the flag of both their country and military service, and their final badge of rank.

In the United States, some companies specialize in the construction and sale of shadow boxes. Price can range from just a few dollars to several hundred.

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