Flag case

[meika123]

My FIL was a Marine in Guadalcanal during WWII. I have the folded flag from his funeral. I would like to display this in a case. I have seen some of these before, but don't remember where. Does anyone have any knowlege of this, and possibly some plans for building one?
Thanks, :icon_thum

 

[christopheralan]

I have made a few of these, one was for a Marine comming back from Iraq. They have pre-made ones from Michaels Arts and Crafts, and similar places. Depending on how complex you want it to be, you can go all out. Basicly, make a right-triangle, with 45 degrees on the other corners, dado for custum cut glass, and rabbit for 1/2" ply back.

I recommend that you then put the triangle onto a stand to display. If it were me, I would woodburn a picture of him, in dress blues, and have his dates of service. Also, if you have his medals and awards, display them as well.

Good luck!!

 

[Ray Martin]

There are a few examples of cases on this site. Some of the members have made them. Here's a few.

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11186&highlight=flag+case

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6182&highlight=flag+case

 

[DaveO]

Here's a bit more info along with (hopefully) a good link to a plan provided by D L Ames
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8118&highlight=flag
I had to come up with something after about 10 minutes of searching :roll:
Dave

 

[meika123]

Thanks Dave,
Exactly what I was looking for. I feel really compelled to make an extra nice case in his honor, because he was a fine man and a great Marine.
Semper Fi...
Thanks again,