The U.S. Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service branch of the United States Armed Forces.  This commemorative ornament depicts only a few of the extensive fleet of ocean-going patrol ships operated by the Coast Guard.  It makes the perfect gift for the active service member, the veteran, or for your military wedding. Real sand is used to create this one-of-a-kind, unique, three-dimensional sand ornament. A tag is attached indicating that it is "handcrafted with sand"