After a successful career serving in the United States Coast Guard, the USCG veteran in your life deserves some recognition upon retirement. If you’re searching for the perfect Coast Guard retirement gift, look no further! At PrestigeHaus, we pride ourselves on our exclusive handmade products that are designed to withstand the test of time. From personalized bar trays to brilliant glassware, we provide the best in gifts, future heirlooms, and more.
Keep reading for our curated list of 17 striking Coast Guard retirement gifts.
What a great Coast Guard retirement gift for the person that has everything! This decanter set comes with a square decanter perfectly sized to hold up to a full fifth of their favorite liquor as well as two matching glasses. All of the glass in the set is 100% lead-free and mouthblown by our master artisans. The durable glass is meticulously engraved in-house, and we’re happy to work with you to add your own customized message for the lucky retiree!
It’s time to relax! Our pint glasses are made of lead-free, borosilicate glass that’s designed to face the test of time. These pint glasses have been engraved with the Coast Guard insignia by master craftsmen. The detailed etching is so intricate and eye-catching! The 16-ounce glasses are perfect for any style of beer – IPAs, lagers, stouts, you name it. These would be a welcome addition to any glassware collection.
A well-made bar tray makes for an excellent retirement gift. It’s such a useful present: it can be used for organization, storage, serving, or display! With built-in handles and a tall lip, it’s great for serving drinks or food with flair. Our Coast Guard ‘O’ tray is made of sustainable, durable, and distinctive acacia wood. It features etched text that says COAST GUARD, but we’ve turned the ‘o’ into a miniaturized representation of the Coast Guard logo as a special touch.
Another option for the beer-drinking Coast Guard retiree is this set of two engraved beer mugs. The mugs are durably constructed of borosilicate glass with heavy, stable bases, ensuring the safety of your beer! The handles keep your hands dry from condensation in addition to preventing them from warming up your beer as you hold the glass. Engraved by our artisans with the Coast Guard insignia, it’s a touching retirement gift that will prompt the veteran to reflect on their days in service every time they use it.
Keep all of your bottles, decanters, glassware, and bar tools in one convenient place with this large acacia wood bar cart. A stunning decor piece sure to liven up any space, the bar cart can hold upwards of forty bottles on its three shelves. It has a shopping cart-style handle and rolling casters, so it’s easy to move from room to room. Best of all, it comes fully assembled, so you can easily gift it without adding a chore!
Enjoy a relaxing cocktail with our handcrafted High Seas glassware engraved with the Coast Guard insignia. These glasses were created to rock and sway but not tip over, keeping the contents inside the glass and not on yourself! Capable of holding a generous ten-ounce pour, the glasses can be used for any drink you desire. The highly detailed engraving is done by our in-house artisans on durable, lead-free borosilicate glass. This is a high-quality Coast Guard retirement gift!
Every bar, whether it charges for drinks or not, needs a personalized bar sign! Our Coast Guard veteran signs are cut, carved, and crafted by American master craftsmen of sustainable and water-resistant acacia wood. Customizable and distinct, the bar sign hangs easily and makes for a great conversation starter! Whether you own a bar or you’re an at-home mixologist, this sign is perfect for displaying your Coast Guard pride!
The C-130 military transport plane is known for its ability to handle hostile areas and unprepared runways with ease. Our C-130 Globe Decanter pays tribute to that incredible model that our troops rely on. Made of mouthblown glass and featuring an intricate C-130 within the decanter itself, it’s a showstopping gift. The decanter is mounted on a wooden base of your choice and comes fitted with an airtight stopper, protecting the purity of 1000ml of whatever spirit you entrust to its care.
You’ve collected a lot of keepsakes over years of military service – here’s a great place to store them! This keepsake footlocker displays the Coast Guard seal on the front of the chest as well as on the removable tray within. Made by American craftsmen, the footlocker can be further personalized with a nameplate, a felt shadowbox, a Challenge Coin holder, and more! This is a great way to commemorate retirement and honor those decades serving America.
Engraved with the Coast Guard emblem, this decanter set is a great way to show your appreciation to a veteran. A thoughtful, personalized gift, the decanter is etched with the Coast Guard emblem and eagle and has room for up to four lines of your choice of text. The classically-shaped decanter can hold a full fifth of liquor. The set includes two matching glasses that are made of durable borosilicate glass and engraved to the same high standards. Add two or four more matching glasses at checkout if you wish.
Keep your furniture free of ugly water rings with a set of stylish and durable Sentinel wooden coasters! Made of water-resistant acacia wood and sourced, cut, carved, and engraved by hand by our master craftsmen in Kentucky, these coasters are meant to last. Choose between a square or round shape at checkout to fit your glass-bearing needs. The intricate engraving is sure to spark some conversation amongst your guests.
Make the most of a small space with a Murphy bar, the perfect solution to limited room and an extensive bar collection! Our American Flag Murphy bar is an easy-to-hang cabinet that looks great on any wall. The door folds down to act as a bar top, with plenty of cubbies and shelves inside for your bottles, glasses, bar tools, and more. When you’re finished, simply raise the door to a secured closed position.
Now that the USCG servicemember in your life is a veteran, it’s time to recognize their service! This round Veteran bar sign is a distinctive and classic sign that’ll look great in a home bar, workspace, office, or wherever else they’d like to show off their years in the Coast Guard. Made by Americans for Americans, the sign is made of sustainable, durable, beautiful acacia wood that is both water and stain-resistant.
You can never have too many whiskey tumblers! It’s especially difficult to resist a set like this one, which sports two mouthblown glasses intricately etched with the Coast Guard symbol. Our Exquisite line of whiskey glasses features in-house engraving and generously-sized glassware. With a capacity of ten ounces, you’ll use these glasses for everything, from refreshing iced tea to a bracing pour of bourbon. With sturdy bases and thick rims, these glasses are built to last a lifetime.
As early as the 1830s, sailors relied on this Victorian weather technology that can predict the weather 48 hours in advance. While we have apps for that now, this Mariner’s Stormglass is a beautiful and fascinating gift that will bring style and sophistication to any room. The stormglass features an elegant polished brass and glass construction. The sealed tube holds a soluble mixture of chemicals that forms crystals depending on the impending weather conditions. The stormglass will provide hours of entertainment and bring beauty to your home.
With more time to linger over a cigar, a great Coast Guard retirement gift is one of these premium Bubinga cigar ashtrays. Handmade of highly-polished exotic Bubinga wood, the large bowl is accented with an eye-catching cabochon stone to really set this ashtray apart. With two grooves to hold cigars and a bowl capable of holding plenty of ash, it’ll come in handy when you have friends over. It’s a gorgeous future heirloom that blows boring ashtrays out of the water!
Sure, wine glasses can be stored in a cabinet or on a shelf, but why settle for the conventional when you can have a fun display like this barrel stave wine glass hanger? Simply loop a wine bottle through the middle hole of the stave and then balance four stemmed glasses in the slots along the length. Voila – storage and decor in one! Made of reclaimed barrel staves, the rustic beauty of this wine glass hanger is sure to attract a lot of attention!
Which of these Coast Guard retirement gifts will you give to the veteran in your life?