Military Retirement Gifts

Personalised military retirement gifts, engraved in Corby

Retirement from the Armed Forces is a moment that deserves to be marked properly. After years of service, a card and a bottle are soon forgotten. A military retirement gift should last, and it should carry the badge that meant the most.

We make retirement gifts for every corner of the Armed Forces: the British Army, the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines. Many are bought by a mess, a troop or a squadron for a colleague who is hanging up their boots. Others are bought by family to mark the end of a long career.

A bespoke gift says you’ve thought about the person, not just the occasion. We engrave your chosen cap badge, regimental crest or unit emblem, then add the name, rank, service number, dates of service or a short message. We can supply almost any cap badge, including those of regiments that have since been disbanded. If you can’t see the one you need, just ask.

A wooden rudis, inspired by the Roman sword of honourable discharge, is a favourite for retirement. You might also choose an engraved mess kit clutter box, a solid oak service board, an Oath of Allegiance presentation piece, a crystal decanter set, a pocket watch or a pewter tankard. Every one is engraved to order in our Corby workshop.

Pronto Images is officially licensed by the Ministry of Defence, so the crests and badges we engrave are reproduced properly and with permission. Everything is made here in Corby, Northamptonshire. There is no minimum order.

Please allow up to 10 working days for engraving and dispatch, although it’s usually sooner. If the retirement date is sooner than that, call us on 01536 205816 before you order. If we can, we will.

Retirement gift FAQs

Can you include dates of service and a message from the unit?
Yes. Add the dates, rank, name and a short message, such as “From all ranks of”, in the personalisation box.

What if the promotion dinner is soon?
Ring us before ordering. Our lead time is up to 10 working days, but if we can turn it round sooner, we will.