Military and Veteran Recognition Plaques
Starting at: $500.00
We create custom military and veteran recognition plaques to honor service, leadership, and sacrifice. Choose from a wide range of materials — including cast bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, etched glass, or acrylic — add military seals, portraits, and a variety of finish options. Ideal for veteran memorials, base facilities, municipal buildings, and commemorative displays. All plaques are made to order. Fill out our quote form and we’ll help you select the right materials, layout, and design for your project. Rush production and nationwide installation available.
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Core Features:
- Material: Cast Bronze or Aluminum, Glass, Acrylic, Stainless Steel
- Finish Options: Brushed Satin for metal, Clear or Frosted for glass/acrylic
- Mounting: Blind Studs, Screws through face, or Stand-Off Hardware
- Size Range: Custom sizes available, typically 2" to 48" wide
- Thickness / Depth: ¼" to ¾", depending on plaque size
- Raised metal lettering or Etched or UV lettering
- Standard fonts, background colors, and borders available
- Plaques for Indoor or Outdoor Use; Acrylic and Glass only suitable for Indoor Use
- Add custom raised logos or fonts
- Image and portrait casting available
- Custom Finish Options: Patina, Polished, Orbital or Oxidized
- Custom Pantone paint matches available
- Decorative Rosettes available for Plaques Screw Mount
- Mounting hardware included.
- Common mounting options include blind studs, screws through the face (can include decorative rosettes), or stake and post options. The appropriate method depends on plaque size, material, and mounting surface.
- Nationwide installation available — request a quote and provide a photo of your wall or building to receive a custom estimate.
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Schedule a consultation or give us a call directly at 708-887-9853. We’ll help you figure out the best options for your project.
Schedule a ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
Our military and veteran recognition plaques are made from solid bronze, aluminum, glass, or acrylic. Each material offers durability and a distinguished appearance. Bronze and aluminum plaques are finished with a protective clear coat for outdoor use, while glass and acrylic options provide a sleek, modern look for indoor or covered installations.
We offer a wide range of custom features: - Raised lettering for names, ranks, and service dates - Background color fills in standard or custom-matched colors - Military branch seals (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force) - Bas relief sculpted portraits, photo relief portraits, etched artwork, or full-color UV printed photos to honor individuals or units
Most plaques feature the individual's name, rank, branch of service, and important dates. You can also include a short dedication, military emblems or seals, and optional portrait imagery. For examples and writing tips, visit our Memorial Plaque Wording Tips: https://www.impactsigns.com/memorial-plaque-wording/
Yes. Bronze and aluminum plaques are highly durable outdoors and are often installed at memorial parks, veteran cemeteries, military bases, civic spaces, and public gardens. Bronze plaques naturally develop a rich patina over time, while aluminum maintains its silver finish under a protective clear coat.
Plaques can be wall-mounted with blind studs or screws, or post-mounted for standalone displays. We’ll recommend the best mounting option based on your material, size, and site conditions.
Yes. We can add: - Bas relief (hand-sculpted, dimensional bronze portraits) - Photo relief (low-relief bronze renderings) - Etched images - Full-color UV printed photographs These options allow you to honor service members with vivid, lasting tributes.
After your deposit, we create a detailed digital proof showing the layout, fonts, imagery, and any military seals. - Our expert designers ensure clarity, proportion, and visual balance - Up to 2 revisions are included to fine-tune the design - You’ll be asked to carefully review and approve the final proof before production begins
Our plaque layouts are created by professional plaque designers, among the best in the industry. We require a deposit before starting layout because: - It represents a commitment to the project - It allows our team to dedicate real time and expertise - We work collaboratively with you through up to 2 revisions to ensure you’re completely happy with the design When honoring service and sacrifice, your plaque deserves the highest level of design care — and we guarantee it will be.
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Order easily online, use our quote form to describe your needs, or schedule a consultation to talk to an expert.
Design and proof
Once you place your order, our design team prepares an online proof for your review.
Nationwide Installation
We produce and ship your signage with care. We have expert installers around the country for a turnkey solution.
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Rush Service
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Nationwide Installation, Local Expertise
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