I am working on a custom box for a returning vet. It's going to be all curly maple, 12x12x4. I am attaching a preview pic of the lid. Need suggestions on painting it. The interior of the box will be red velvet. Thinking perhaps the text should be red as well, the Afghanistan painted sand color, but the caduceus i'm not sure of. I generally make them gold but it doesn't seem right on the maple. And the Spc rank probably black with the yellow eagle. Anyone have any suggestions? It would be appreciated, thanks!

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