finally decided to build a flag display case for my grandfathers flag. had some spare (what i think is) ~3/16" Bocote, and created this. 2 ebony keys, that i purposefully set a little offset towards the front, to give a little different perspective when looking at it from an angle. (it'll be placed likely inside a bookshelf, so you'll never look at it straight on end).
Sanded to 400 grit, and Finished with 1 coat of Watco Natural Danish Oil, plus, as of now 6 thin layers of Tung oil (though the picture only has 1 coat).
I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. it's a more minimalist build, to let the flag be the prominent thing shown. may build a base for it in the future to inscribe some text.