DIY Military Shadow Boxes
Shadow boxes built for displaying military medals and ribbons. Frame your service items with branch-inspired mat colors and premium suede backing.
Real Military Display Examples
See how veterans display their medals, ribbons, patches, flags, and photos in our shadow boxes. Each frame features branch-specific colors and 2-inch depth.
Military Frames in Action
See how service members and families display their military memories.
Why Veterans Trust Custom Frame Sizes
Professional Quality
We use archival mats and Frame Shop Quality Acrylic to protect your medals and ribbons. Our materials meet professional framing standards.
Fast Production
Your frame ships in 7-10 business days. We build each shadow box by hand with your chosen mat colors and size.
Lifetime Guarantee
We guarantee our work for life. If anything breaks or fails, we fix or replace it at no cost to you.
How Military Shadow Boxes Work
Our shadow boxes hold your medals, ribbons, patches, and photos with 2-inch depth. You get a DIY frame that arrives ready to fill. Pick your service branch colors and size in our designer tool above.
2-Inch Depth Holds Your Medals and Ribbons
Shadow boxes need depth to hold medals without squashing them. Our frames give you 2 full inches of space inside. This lets you pin medals and ribbons without touching the glass.
Each frame uses 1-inch wide real wood in your choice of finish. Learn more about our shadowbox frame styles and sizes.
Branch-Specific Colors for Every Service
Pick your branch to get matching military colors. We offer Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force color sets. You select three colors: top mat, bottom mat, and suede backing.
All mats are archival to protect your medals long-term. See all our custom mat colors for more options.
Premium Suede Backing
The back of your shadow box uses soft suede fabric instead of plain cardboard. Suede looks better and holds pins securely. It comes in colors that match each military branch.
Suede won't damage medals or ribbons. The texture helps pins stay in place without sliding.
Three Sizes for Different Displays
Compact (14×12 inches) fits ribbons and small medal sets. Standard (17×13 inches) holds multiple medals, ribbons, patches, and photos. Large (28×16 inches) fits folded flags, complete medal sets, and large photo collections.
How to Mount Your Medals
Use pins to attach medals through the suede backing. Never use glue or tape on medals or ribbons. Pins let you remove items later without damage.
For photos, use corner mounts that don't touch the photo surface. This protects your pictures and lets you remove them if needed.
Keeping Your Display Looking Good
Keep your shadow box away from direct sun and damp areas. UV glass helps protect ribbons from fading. Clean the glass once a year with a soft cloth.
Branch-Specific Color Options
Each service branch has coordinating colors to match your medals and ribbons.
Army
Army Green, Black, and Gold colors match Army heritage.
Navy
Navy Blue, Gold, and White colors for naval tradition.
Air Force
Air Force Blue, Silver, and White for aviation service.
Marine Corps
Scarlet, Gold, and Forest Green for Marine tradition.
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Blue, White, and Orange for maritime service.
Space Force
Space Force Blue, Silver, and White for space operations.