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posted March 23, 2021 10:44 AMHide Post
Also, if she does get a sword, will any of her uniforms require alterations in order to wear it? How much will that cost? [Will receiving the gift entail costs on her part.]


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posted March 23, 2021 02:19 PMHide Post
As almost 30 year SWO, Sword required uniform item for LCDR (04) and above —- optional for LT (03) and below. Parents purchased mine for commissioning.

Other consideration might be a good set of personal binoculars (Steiner) or comfortable black boots (steel toed)...that would run the spectrum of high to low and practical...

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posted March 23, 2021 05:20 PMHide Post
Don’t get a sword. I got a sword upon graduation from USNA and it has never been used other than my son has it somewhere doing something with it. Lol. Only time I ever used a sword for anything was sword arches at weddings.

On the other hand, there are some very nice rings that are made from the warfare pin (SWO) that is made into a fine piece of jewelry. I have always liked these and they age well.
 
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posted March 23, 2021 06:16 PMHide Post
More good ideas, thanks. I like the idea of quality binoculars.
 
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posted March 23, 2021 06:23 PMHide Post
Every 1110 needs a high quality coffee mug.

Maybe one that says "before you ask, did the chief already say No?"


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posted March 24, 2021 10:12 AMHide Post
You can get any number of nice watches for your budget, and for me, that would be a great gift.




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posted March 24, 2021 10:14 AMHide Post
Excellent idea..
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Originally posted by pedropcola:
Don’t get a sword. I got a sword upon graduation from USNA and it has never been used other than my son has it somewhere doing something with it. Lol. Only time I ever used a sword for anything was sword arches at weddings.

On the other hand, there are some very nice rings that are made from the warfare pin (SWO) that is made into a fine piece of jewelry. I have always liked these and they age well.


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posted March 24, 2021 12:23 PMHide Post
Ok, now for my serious answer. If she is getting a sword from another family member, how about a display case for it so she can store it while it's not in use.

Display/"I love me case" for all of the coins and what nots she'll be earning during her career.

And a rubber ducky. Smile
 
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posted March 25, 2021 04:18 PMHide Post
This would sound odd, but if the budget is $500, and you do want to do a watch - I'd say a Japanese made G Shock.

I really like my GW 5000, which was about $320, but resin. The metal ones will be around the $500 mark.
 
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