A Co 2-327th - 9"x12" Plaque

★★★ 9"×12" BLACK BEVELED MILITARY & CIVILIAN PLAQUE ★★★

🌟 ECONOMY OPTION - BUDGET-FRIENDLY RECOGNITION

Perfect for budget-conscious units or when funds are limited. This is our most affordable plaque option, designed to provide meaningful recognition while keeping costs down. While it delivers excellent value, please understand this is our economy model with specific design limitations.

🌟 SERVING ALL BRANCHES & PURPOSES

We create plaques for every service branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force) as well as civilian purposes including:

• Employee recognition awards
• Police and firefighter dedications
• Building and facility dedications
• Corporate awards and retirement gifts
• Any special recognition occasion

Not military? No problem! We work with customers from all backgrounds to create meaningful recognition pieces.

💡 CONSIDER OUR FRAMED OPTIONS FOR SUPERIOR QUALITY

Before ordering, please note: Our framed plaques (12x10, 16x20, and 28x15) offer significantly better:

• Materials: Furniture-grade birch plywood with brushed aluminum frames
• Versatility: More space for logos, flags, photos, and inscriptions
• Presence: Larger sizes make a more substantial statement
• Design flexibility: Can accommodate multiple elements without crowding

If your budget allows, we strongly recommend our framed options for a more impressive, professional result.

PREMIUM COMPACT DESIGN - ECONOMY OPTION

Perfect for desks, shelves, or limited wall space when budget is the primary concern. Crafted from beveled wood with a darkly painted ash surface and sleek black beveled edge. No frame needed—the elegant beveled design provides a modern, professional finish at an affordable price point.

⏱️ RAPID CUSTOMIZATION

Makes the perfect PCS award, ETS award, or personal keepsake and can be completed in only 1-2 days! What sets us apart is our commitment to quick, thorough customization included in your purchase price.

✅ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 9" wide x 12" tall

• Thickness: 3/4" thick

• Material: Beveled wood with darkly painted ash surface

• Printing: Direct UV printing for vibrant, long-lasting results

• Style: Elegant black beveled design (no frame needed)

• Production Time: As little as 1 day

🎨 OPTIMAL DESIGN FOR THIS SIZE - ECONOMY LIMITATIONS

This is our most compact, budget-friendly option. Design expectations must be realistic:

Ideal for:

• 2-3 logos maximum
• Inscription only (no additional elements)
• Budget-conscious units
• Desk or shelf display where space is limited

⚠️ IMPORTANT DESIGN LIMITATIONS:

This size has significant space constraints:

• Not suitable for combining logos, flags, AND photos
• Choose only one: Logo(s) + inscription OR flag + inscription
• Photos are challenging - very limited space for meaningful images
• Inscription length must be kept concise (225–275 characters recommended for the body paragraph)

💡 RECOMMENDATION: If you want to include multiple logos, a flag/guidon, AND a photo, please consider our larger framed options. The 9x12 size simply doesn't have enough space for everything to look clean and professional.

🎯 VERSATILE ORIENTATION: Can be displayed horizontally or vertically—your choice based on your design elements.

🔍 IMPORTANT NOTES

• Logo Quality: We enhance all logos, but text and important details must be clearly visible in your source images. Extremely low-resolution graphics may not be usable if details are lost.

• Mounted Items: Coins, badges, pins, or any other mounted items visible in photos are not included in the price and must be provided for mounting.

🖨️ PRINTED VS. MOUNTED ELEMENTS - IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION

Our advanced printing technology creates incredibly realistic 3D-looking graphics from flat 2D logos. Many customers mistakenly think our photos show actual physical elements glued to the surface. While we do offer physical mounting as an option, please understand:

• Printed elements (included in base price): All logos, badges, flags, guidons, and graphics shown in most photos are high-quality prints that look remarkably three-dimensional.

• Physical mounting (additional cost + customer-provided items): If you want actual coins, badges, patches, knives, swords, or other physical items attached:

• You must purchase and ship these items to us
• Mounting fees range from $5 (small coin) to $50+ (complex/heavy items)
• Shipping adds cost and delays
• Mounted items increase risk of damage during transit

RECOMMENDATION: For non-local customers needing shipping, we strongly encourage printed-only designs. They look fantastic, cost less, and ship safely.

📋 HOW TO ORDER - DESIGN PROCESS

1️⃣ UPLOAD YOUR DESIGN ELEMENTS VIA OUR ORDER FORM

When placing your order, please upload your images and provide your inscription details via our order form. Include all the following information:

📝 INSCRIPTION PREFERENCE:

For best results and a clean layout, we strongly recommend formatting your inscription as follows:

Line 1: Rank, first name, optional middle initial, last name
Example: SSG John Q. Smith

Line 2: Unit service dates in this format:
Example: 3 DECEMBER 2024 - 5 JANUARY 2025

Line 3 (Body Paragraph): One single paragraph, no line breaks, between 225–275 total characters including spaces and punctuation.
Why this matters: Keeping it concise maintains readable font size and preserves logos, insignia, flags, guidons, photos, or paintings in your design.

Optional Last Line(s): A brief unit motto or a short meaningful or humorous quote related to the recipient, only if space allows.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If the inscription is much longer or does not follow this format, it may force very small, hard‑to‑read text, require shrinking or removing logos/insignia, or reduce the size of any flag, guidon, photo, or artwork on the plaque.

💡 PRO TIP: You are welcome to use the free tool at perplexity.ai to tighten and polish your wording. You can copy and paste your body paragraph, and use this prompt there: "Rewrite the following military plaque inscription to 225–275 characters (including spaces and punctuation) in one paragraph, keep key names and details, make it professional, thankful, and meaningful, and correct grammar and spelling: ‘[PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]’"

🖼️ IMAGERY REQUIREMENTS:

Please upload any imagery you want printed on your plaque via our order form. Provide as high quality, high resolution, original imagery and photos as possible.

For photos try to get the original photo from the original camera/phone instead of relying on social media posts.

For logos, try to provide graphical images instead of photos of signs, prints on paper, or photos of screens. Photos of physical signs or screens are almost impossible to process effectively.

***If you're sending a layout image, it's important to send the individual images of each logo as well. Most logos work fine, but if they are very low resolution, or the logos can't be found in a higher resolution format online (because they are very unique to a company or platoon) they may not be usable.

For your guidon or flag (if applicable) try to send a photo or graphic and tell me what the lettering should be.

2️⃣ TEXT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS

After uploading your design elements via our order form, text us with any questions. We're here to help clarify any details before we begin creating your proofs.

3️⃣ DESIGN CONSULTATION & PROOFS

Once we review your submission, we'll:

• Create digital proofs of your plaque design
• Send them to you via text or email (your preference)
• Make any requested adjustments
• Get your final approval before production

4️⃣ PRODUCTION & SHIPPING

After final approval:

• We'll strive to get your plaque completed in time for your presentation (please specify your presentation date in the order form)
• Ship via USPS Priority Mail (delivery times vary by location)
• Tracking information is sent via automated email

🚨 IMPORTANT: RUSH ORDERS & TIGHT TIMELINES

If your timeline is extremely tight (especially if shipping is required):

• Call us in advance to confirm we have availability
• We sometimes have many current orders that make tight turnarounds impossible
• Always better to check before ordering

🚀 RUSH SERVICE OPTION (35% additional charge):

If you need your plaque picked up or shipped within 3 days or less:

1. Call us first to confirm we have availability for rush production
2. Select the rush option in the order form
3. 35% rush charge will be added to your order

🌟 PERMANENT LISTING OPTION (FREE)

Want to make it easy for colleagues/fellow soldiers/airmen/marines/sailors to order similar plaques? You can request that your plaque design be listed permanently on our website at no extra charge. This creates a dedicated product page that you can share, making future orders simple and consistent for your entire unit.

🔼 UPSELL TO OUR FRAMED PLAQUES - SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER OPTIONS

Before finalizing your 9x12 order, consider these superior alternatives:

📏 12.5"×10.5" FRAMED PLAQUE ($95)

• Better materials: Furniture-grade birch plywood with aluminum frame
• More space: Can accommodate logos + flag OR photo (choose one)
• Professional framing: Brushed black aluminum frame included
• Better presence: More substantial wall display

📏 16.5"×20.5" LARGE FRAMED PLAQUE ($155)

• Ideal balance: Logos + inscription + flag/guidon (choose one)
• Statement piece: Commands attention in offices/conference rooms
• Versatile orientation: Horizontal or vertical display
• Map background option: Subtle location map included

📏 28.25"×15.25" EXTRA LARGE FRAMED PLAQUE ($185)

• Maximum versatility: Logos + inscription + flag + photo (all possible!)
• Premium showpiece: Ultimate recognition for senior leadership
• Free photo transformation: Oil painting effect included
• Map background option: Custom location mapping

💡 FINAL RECOMMENDATION: The 9x12 beveled plaque is perfect when budget is the primary concern. If you want to create a more impressive, versatile recognition piece that can accommodate multiple design elements, please consider our framed options. The difference in materials, presence, and design flexibility is substantial.

⭐️ ORDER TODAY! ⭐️

Questions? Text us or use our website chat feature. We're here to help create the perfect plaque for your special occasion!