Now you can commemorate the Allied sacrifice on D-Day with this limited edition plaque of the Final Overlord Plan which displays the actual sand from all the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy.
Made of red alder wood, these handsome laser-engraved plaques are the only collectibles to include the actual sand from all five landing beaches in Normandy–Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword – collected during the 70th anniversary year of D-Day.
Certain to become centerpieces of your World War II collection, and an heirloom for your family, this special limited-run 70th Anniversary Plaque is available for only $99.99, plus shipping. A portion of your purchase will be donated to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation.Each plaque will come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where was the sand collected from in Normandy?

The landing area on D-Day covered approximately 50 miles of France’snorthern coastline in Normandy. The sand comes from each of the Normandyinvasion beaches code named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juneau and Sword. Morespecifically, the sand was collected from the exact location of each of theinitial first wave assaults of the Allied forces into France.

Why does the sand from each landing beach appear so different fromthe others?

Beaches come in many colors: white, black, tan, yellow, red, and more. Thegeology of the surrounding area determines the color of those rocks. Thisdetermines what material is available for a beach. The colors are from thedifferent rocks and minerals that make up the sand. The color of the sand onany particular beach usually reflects the surrounding landscape and the makeupof the adjoining ocean floor.

I have heard that you can find bits of shrapnel in the sand.Is that true?

Amazingly enough, you can. It does appear that you can find iron/steelin the Normandy sand. We initially were able to locate the shrapnel inthe sand from Omaha Beach so far, though research indicates it is possible tofind it in all the invasion beaches. Some research indicates that up to4% of the make up of the sand is shrapnel. When you get your plaque,place a strong magnet over the vial of Omaha Beach sand and you might be ableto attract very, very small particles to the magnet. All the sand fromOmaha that we have tested to date has shown this to be true. We now havejust found pieces of schrapnel in the Utah and Gold sand also!! Goodluck!!!!

Surprisingly enough to us, we have found iron/steel in all the other beachsand.

How much sand is in each vial?

Each vial contains 5/8 dram, or 1/12th of an ounce of sand.

What is the size of my plaque?

Each plaque is 9” x 12” and ¾” thick and weighs just over 24 ounces.

Will the wood of my plaque look different than the one that youshow?

Wood is a natural product, and no two plaques will look the same. Some willbe darker, some will be lighter, and some will have a different wood grain. Theplaques we are using are red alder wood.

How can I display my plaque?

The plaque has a keyhole cut out on the back to hang it on the wall. Anotherway to display your plaque would be to purchase a small easel, or upright platedisplay stand (remember the plaque weighs over 1 ½ pounds). This seems tobe the preferred way to display the plaques.

Can I remove the vials from the plaque?

Yes, the vials can be removed with a little bit of effort. They are held inby the friction of the cap against the wood. You can carefully “wiggle” themout and push them back in. Remember, if you take the vials out, you should takeout one at a time and replace it before looking at another. They are not markedas to which beach they belong to. You might have a plan to mark them yourselvesso you can replace them in their correct slot. We have found that a smalladhesive label (1/4” x ¾”or smaller) attached to the back of the vial willallow you to write the name of the beach and return it to its correct positionon the plaque. A label this size cannot be seen from the front when displayed.

What is a certificate of authenticity?

A certificate of authenticity (COA) is commonly a seal on paperauthenticating a specific art work which and is made to demonstrate that theitem is authentic. COAs are mostly common in the art world. Generally speaking,a valid COA for an artwork will include specific details about the artwork likewhen and how it was produced, the names of people involved in the artwork\'sproduction, the work\'s exact title, and the names of reference.

Your COA will be printed, signed and notarized as to the collection,location, and provenance of the sand from the invasion beaches of Normandy.

Is there a copyright on the plaque?

Yes, the Library of Congress issued a copyright on the Final Overlord PlanPlaque in 2014.

Have you received response on your plaques?

Yes, we have. Here is a sampling. Thank you every one for your purchase and kind words.

• Joel, I received my plaque today. I can’t tell you how pleased I am with it . Thank you again , it is beautiful and as I said, it will be in my family for a very long time.
• I received the plaque and it is beautiful. I gave it as a gift to my friend who was at the 70th anniversary but could not get sand from the 5 beaches. He had already gotten sand from Utah and Omaha and I thought this would be the perfect gift, as he was very disappointed that he could not get sand from all 5 beaches. He totally loved it.
• I received my plaque today and it’s everything that was described. It will be a privilege and a pleasure to have it in my home. Thank you for the opportunity to acquire the plaque.
• Just want to say the plaque arrived and wow I’m very happy with it. I might post a pic of it on instagram.
• The plaque arrived asquotedonApril 13th, and I could not be more pleased. It is certainly a welcome addition to my small, private museum.
• The plaque is gorgeous. I had many comments on it, thanks for the fast service.
• This plaque is beautiful, my son loves it. I wanted to let you know that we have seen your ad in both “America In WWII” and “WWII History” magazines. I was very impressed with your product and your customer service. Thank you very much.
• Thanks for reminding folks about that great and terrible Day of Days.
• My Father-in Law is a WWII vet about to celebrate his 90th birthday. He landed at Normandy, was later wounded, sent to England to recover, upon recovery sent back, was in the Battle of the Bulge where he was captured and interned as a POW. We thought that your plaque would be a perfect gift for him. Thank you very much.
• Your piece just arrived about an hour ago and it is very well made. It will be a nice addition to my collection. Great job. I am actually thinking about buying one for a friend of mine. I will let you know. I applaud your enthusiasm and your dedication.
• Hi. Received the Plaque on Thursday 4/16. Great piece. Very Pleased … Saw the item in anad in WWII Magazine to which I subscribed to for a few years. Thanks again for such a Great Item to remember a very special day. Thanks.
• I received your plaque. Thank you very much for the kind gesture. The detail and quality is outstanding!
• Thank you for your prompt delivery. You are going to make my husband’s Christmas!!
• Thanks again for making a great product and honoring those that fought and died during that time.
• I will be majoring in History with WWII. I am very excited to get this beautiful piece of art. I plan on using it as a teaching tool.
• My son and I both absolutely treasure these wonderful works of art and history…thank you for making them.
• The plaque is beautiful and an awesome conversation starter! My husband’s Grandfather landed on Normandy Beach so this is a great way to remember him.
• I got the plaque on 12/1. Very impressive. I read all the ww2 and aviation magazines and saw your ad in one of them but can’t remember which one. When I tried to find it again, I couldn’t. I am a D-Day baby +3 years and my uncle came through Normandy + 6 days, so this plaque will be a great conversation piece.
• Great experience! Got a beautiful plaque, shipped immediately and arrived early.

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