The white gloves are placed on the Veterans' hands with the right hand gripping the handle of the sword (un-scabbarded) with the left hand resting on top of the right hand, the sword pointing downward from just above the waist on top of the Branch of Service Flag which is placed over the body. The hat is displayed to the left in the crook of the arm. The empty scabbard is placed on the left at the waist as though attached to the belt, and pointing downward, as if it were being worn. If the service is for a closed casket, then the Hat and Gloves are placed on top of the casket at the head end with the visor facing towards the foot end. The handle end of the Sword and Scabbard are placed just below the Hat and Gloves centered on top of the casket pointing to the foot end. The arch of the sword and scabbard will be facing towards the back side, or left, and the inverted side to the front. The Veteran is now ready for viewing and burial. Should the Family so desire, the Sword & Scabbard can be removed and kept as a memorium item, along with the Hat & Gloves, Saddle Blanket, Flag Bag, Register Book, and Belt & Buckle, in memory of the Veteran. The Service Flag remains in place for a final tribute of the Veteran’s Service. The casket is made of 18 gauge steel.