Designed to tell their story.
The Service is handcrafted from an authentic WWII ammunition crate and transformed into a meaningful display for honoring those who served.
Designed to display a badge on the exterior while providing storage inside, Service can hold medals, photographs, collars, personal effects and other treasured memorabilia from a military member, first responder, or service animal.
Badge and personal memorabilia shown are for display purposes only and are not included.
THE STORY BEHIND SERVICE
One of the Service crates pictured was created to honor Magic, a FEMA search-and-rescue dog who served for more than 10 years.
After Magic passed at age 15, her partner created a lasting tribute using the crate to preserve her FEMA badge, ashes, first collar and other treasured keepsakes.
Magic’s memorial is just one example of how Service can be used to honor a life of service—whether celebrating a retirement, preserving family history, or remembering someone who served.
AN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WWII HISTORY
ERA: 1941–1945
CONFLICT: WWII
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
The original T1IDR ammunition crates were built to carry 120 rounds of .50-caliber M8 armor-piercing incendiary ammunition, commonly used with the Browning M2 machine gun.
Each loaded crate contained two ammunition cans and weighed approximately 42 lbs. during its service period.
Crates marked D.M. identify ammunition manufactured at the Des Moines Ordnance Plant in Ankeny, Iowa, while crates marked L.C. identify ammunition manufactured at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri.
Original lot numbers and military markings help tell the individual history of each surviving crate.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Dimensions: Approximately 12.5”–14.5” × 10.5” × 8”
Dimensions may vary slightly depending on the original military crate and lid configuration.
Interior Depth: 6.25”
Weight: Approximately 9 lbs. empty
Display: Vertical, horizontal or freestanding on a desktop
Holds: Badges, medals, photographs, personal effects and other memorabilia
EVERY PIECE HAS A HISTORY
Because these are authentic vintage military crates, no two pieces are exactly alike. Original markings, wear, patina and condition will vary from crate to crate.
We make every effort to preserve the original military writing and character of each piece; however, after more than 80 years, some markings may be faded or no longer salvageable.
These variations aren’t defects—they’re part of the history that makes each Service piece unique.
Wall-mounting hardware, badge and displayed memorabilia are not included.