The concept was simple, but fitting. A glass bottle, a container to protect it, all made cohesive through design. The first step I took was creating labeling and tagging for the individual bottles.

The hangtags consist of a layered design; a pine wood tag is attached, and on it is a true 1945 United States Coast Guard stamp, issued by the United States Postal Service. Only once has the Postal Service honored the Coast Guard, and they did so in a beautiful manner. Adding this element meant that I was able to ensure that every individual who recieved this gift would truly be holding a piece of the history of the service for which they serve.