Founded in 1990 by retired U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Mike West, Command Presents creates individually custom-made mementos for military commands, tours of duty and organizational milestones. Its flagship personalized chairs have been made for more than 20 years, alongside hand-crafted commemorative pieces that carry a customer’s own insignia or logo rather than coming off a shelf. West’s naval career gives the Ponte Vedra-based business an unusually direct understanding of the traditions behind the gifts it makes.
Flags ConnectionsSince 1997, Flags Connections has been known for American-made memorial pieces crafted by veterans. The company serves military families, veterans, and organizations with handcrafted flag display cases and personalized tributes designed to preserve the meaning of service.NORTH BABYLON, NY
MeritSaluteVeteran-founded and family-owned, MeritSalute is a Maryland maker built around giving service recognition lasting weight. Founder Mark launched the company after eight years in the military and three years with the U.S. Secret Service, beginning with a 3D printer in his living room. Today, the shop creates made-to-order keepsakes for people honoring military and federal service.HYATTSVILLE, MD
Classic Medallics, IncClassic Medallics is a third-generation family manufacturer of awards and gifts, producing stock and custom pieces for wholesale customers. Its roots reach back to 1940, when the Singer family made religious jewelry, and the company later helped bring mass-production methods to the awards industry. Today, its craftspeople and designers continue that metalworking tradition, with military licenses across all branches and hallmark C-31 from the Military Institute of Heraldry.MOUNT VERNON, NY