Old Name Tags and Patches

[eas7888]

Hey guys, I have a few name tags and assorted patches that I've collected in my long and salty two years in the Navy. For those of you that have been around longer than I have ...

What have you done with all of your old name tags and squadron/shoulder patches?
I recall someone had an awesome coffee table made that was kind of a display box. It just seems like a wasted to throw them all in a box somewhere and let them gather dust. So, with all that, I hope there are a few people out there more creative than I am that might be able to show off something they have done.

Full disclosure, I did try searching, but after four pages of un-related threads, I got lazy.

 

[ea6bflyr]

Some people have their patches mounted and framed, then hang them on the wall.

 

[MIDNJAC]

I have them all in random places......a helmet bag i dont use, a box in my garage, some were even found by my PR's in my gear bag recently.....there are probably even some in the pockets of a couple flight jackets I have never worn. Maybe 2-3 in an intake somewhere just waiting to FOD a motor.....

 

[magnetfreezer]

If you want something nonpermanent/easily expandable, get a piece of poly fleece (like the blankets) of the desired color, etc. Pins right to the wall and the velcro will stick to it. Or wait till you have a staff job and stick them on the fabric walls of your cubicle.

 

[lowflier03]

My wife took a bunch of my old ones and put them into frames and hung them around the house. Similar to the top item shown here but nicer: http://www.usadisplay.net/patch.htm

 

[2sr2worry]

I used all the name tags from my first through last duty station as part of the decoration for my retirement shadow box.

 

[LFDtoUSMC]

I sent some of my duplicate work patches to http://www.123patchmonkey.com/ . The owner is a member here. I was very happy with the finished product.

 

[jtdees]

Shadow box from Hobby Lobby, with green felt inside. Basically the same idea as the others. About time to get a second one started, actually.

 

[webmaster]

I kept all my name patches and squadron patches, along with the throw back and unique deployment patches that were made by the crews I was on, and just stored them in a zip lock gallon bag over the years. For my retirement, I had a carpenter make a sea chest shadow box for me. On the underside lid I had him put the blue backing and I attached all my patches. Turned out pretty good. And a nice way to display them.


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[Alpha_Echo_606]

Hey guys, I have a few name tags and assorted patches that I've collected in my long and salty two years in the Navy. For those of you that have been around longer than I have ...

What have you done with all of your old name tags and squadron/shoulder patches?
I recall someone had an awesome coffee table made that was kind of a display box. It just seems like a wasted to throw them all in a box somewhere and let them gather dust. So, with all that, I hope there are a few people out there more creative than I am that might be able to show off something they have done.

Full disclosure, I did try searching, but after four pages of un-related threads, I got lazy.

Try this thread.

 

[jtmedli]

The picture frame/shadow box with felt is a good way to display them and fill up a wall. Good part is it kinda doubles as a storage place and you can pull one down to wear.

 

[DanMa1156]

I have the coffee table which I've enjoyed. I've been commissioned only three years and only in the "fleet" for a few months but it's already full. Makes a great conversation piece. I actually got the idea from another board member who I knew personally, but I'm not sure he is active on the site anymore. I haven't been on in months, actually. I'll see if I can get a picture of the coffee table up here soon (if not, look through all my old posts and you'll see a picture of it somewhere around these parts). I have it filled with all the random patches, name tags, worn our ribbons, some memento type wings/ Ensign bars, command coins and general militaria in my career. Plus, it's cool to see your career and think about some of you friends all at once. I'm not huge on nice furniture given that we have to move so often, but I am glad I threw down for the table.

 

["G.I."]

Hey guys, I have a few name tags and assorted patches that I've collected in my long and salty two years in the Navy. For those of you that have been around longer than I have ...

What have you done with all of your old name tags and squadron/shoulder patches?
I recall someone had an awesome coffee table made that was kind of a display box. It just seems like a wasted to throw them all in a box somewhere and let them gather dust. So, with all that, I hope there are a few people out there more creative than I am that might be able to show off something they have done.

Full disclosure, I did try searching, but after four pages of un-related threads, I got lazy.

Try this thread.

You should definitely check out 123patchmonkey.com for an great idea of what to do with your patches. They will turn them into the ultimate conversation pieces for you!

 

[scoober78]

Ceiling of my truck...

 

[SynixMan]

Ceiling of my truck...

You too? Thought I was the only one...