I rarely talk about my hubby...he likes to stay low-key...but then again, he's an overachiever too. So, in the back hallway, where we parked some bookcases before you go up into the attic, he's stashed his military coin collection, if I can call it that. You know the one...the oodles of coins of all shapes and sizes that most men will put into a display case...or two....to be proud of. You see what my husband's looks like? I mean...these are supposed to be special. Something given to you by "an important person or organization" as an atta-boy or a pat on the back for a job well done. My goodness, some of these are even numbered! That means the general, or in one case, the Secretary of State handed it out...and somewhere (his aide probably) maintains a list of who got each coin...yes, they really do that. If they are supposed to be this treasured, then why are they sitting in a jumbled mess?
I'm sure most military servicemembers have at least a few of these. Hey, even as a spouse at my USO job stint, I got coined. How does your servicemember display his or her coins? Aren't they supposed to be carrying one in their wallet and if anyone should call them on it...they'd better have it? But for the rest....I'm thinking at this point...a large jar will do? Has anyone put theirs in a jar or manly vase? Or does that devalue the stuff?....at least mentally...anyway, if anyone has any nice ideas, please send them this way!
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