Commemorate Their Service With A Military Plaque

It’s important to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country, and we should be doing everything we can to honour them.

Australia has a proud military history and there are currently 58,000 permanent and 27,500 active reserve personnel across the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the exact number of surviving veterans in Australia is unknown, there are 184,000 veterans currently receiving Department of Veterans’ Affairs pensions, allowances, treatment or pharmaceuticals .

These men and women have served our country with honour and distinction. We should never take for granted what these brave Australians do for us every single day; it’s time we start showing them how much we appreciate their sacrifices through commemorating military service in meaningful ways that truly make an impact in their lives.

If you have already purchased a military plaque to celebrate the service of a loved one or colleague, you may be wondering if the plaque can be updated to celebrate a specific milestone or achievement. Spin casts are small accessories that can be included on a military plaque to celebrate an occasion such as an award or as a thank you/farewell momentum.

For example, if your daughter has finished serving with the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps, a Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps spin cast will be a fitting addition to her military plaque. Similarly, if your husband has just been commended for his work with the 5th Aviation Army, a 5th Aviation Army acrylic replica spin cast will be a memorable gift.

If you have a relationship, whether professional or personal, with a retired or active military veteran, you may wish to gift them a military plaque. Some people, however, are unsure if they have the right to purchase a military plaque if they have not served in the military themselves. Any military plaque that is purchased and given with respect is likely to be extremely well received.

Individuals who may wish to consider purchasing a military plaque include:

If you have a partner or parent who is serving/has served in the military, a military plaque is a thoughtful way to commemorate their service. Military plaques can also serve as a visual reminder when a loved one is working away from home with the military of why they are away and the great sacrifice they are making. Young children, for example, can look at a military plaque if they miss a parent who is active in service, to feel connected with their loved one.

If you are in command of a military unit, you may wish to commission military plaques to celebrate the achievements or milestones of the men or women you command. For example, you may wish to gift a military plaque to a veteran who is retiring. You can also gift spin casts when an individual under your command shows an excellent work ethic or reaches a career milestone.

Honouring a friend who serves in the military is a respectful and well-appreciated act. Some serving military employees and veterans may miss their friends whilst away from home and feel supported by their loved ones through a military plaque that reminds them of the love they have at home.

If you employ a retired military veteran, gifting them with a plaque to hang in their home, at their desk or in their office serves as a constant reminder that their country and company is proud of them.