Shadow box

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Example of a shadow box for a U.S. soldier who served during the Iraq War.
Example of a shadow box for a U.S. soldier who served during the Iraq War.
This article is about a form of display case. For the Tony-winning drama by Michael Cristofer, see The Shadow Box.

A shadow box is an enclosed case used in dioramas with a scene or object(s), that has been specially designed to let light pass through from only one angle, so that objects within are less susceptible to damage from light.

They are typically presented to members of the military upon retirement. These shadow boxes 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. People often purchase these in order to preserve, and still enjoy memorabilia.

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