contributed by Melissa Lucas, senior staff writer

Military life is unique. So is the Military Service Member in your life. But finding unique gifts for those in the military isn’t always easy. We’ve searched the internet and come up with a few ideas you may not have thought of yet.

Check out these unique military gift ideas for the service man or woman who doesn’t need another picture frame, tie, or piece of jewelry.

Medal Display Cases

If your beloved service member has earned a medal or challenge coin in the course of their military career, it carries significant meaning. Why not turn it into a unique military gift for him or her and put it on display? Here are a few out of the box display ideas.

Simple Wall Mounted Coin Display

American Flag Coin Holder

Medal Display Coaster

Floating Frame Coin Display Stand

Medal & Photo Frame

Wall Art

There’s no shortage of wall art in any military gift guide. But we were looking for something a little different, and we found a few unique ideas. Take a look.

Wooden Military Plaques

These handmade wooden plaques are unique to each branch of the military and can also be personalized.

Light-up Wall Map

Need a great military promotion gift idea? Or maybe something to commemorate a military career upon retirement? Look no further. This light up map lets you mark each locale military service has taken your loved one.

Customized Canvas Print

These canvas prints are already unique, plus they can be customized by branch of service and service member, making them perfect gifts for those in the military.

Metal Sign

Simply Royal Design makes awesome military gifts for her or him in the form of emblems, stars, and signs. They’re customizable, made to order, and offer something other than the typical banner to hang on the wall.

Armed Forces Gear

You may think it’s silly to consider even more armed forces gear as a gift. For military men and women, though, some new gear can be a wonderful reminder that you appreciate all they have given for our country.

Navy Gear Sweatpants

USMC “Rah” T-shirt

Born in a Tavern Sweatshirt

Personalized Gifts

There are thousands of personalized military gifts to be found online. A few interesting examples are below.

Engraved Ammo Can

Something a little different for them to bring to the range.

Engraved Whisky Boxes with Military Emblem

If your loved one is a whisky drinker, they’ll adore one of these engraved boxes. Several different options are available.

Personalized Bobblehead

We saved the best for last. Who wouldn’t love one of these personalized bobbleheads? Simply send in your service member’s photo to have it turned into a bobblehead.

Do you have unique military gift ideas? Deployed soldiers, retired officers, and everyone in between deserve to know how much we care. Please share your ideas in the comments and we’ll add them to a list of holiday gifts for the military, which we’ll post later this year!