Pershing Brass Keepsake Urn

Straight sides and a flat shoulder give the Pershing its military bearing, which is where the name comes from. The brass is polished and left unpatterned, 1.75 inches square and 3 inches tall. The lid opens at the top on a thread.

Capacity is 5 cubic inches, slightly more than the 4 cu in standard at this size, though it is still a keepsake portion rather than a full set of ashes. Veterans' families often take one alongside a flag case, where plain brass sits well against the wood and the folded flag. It stands level without needing a base or a stand.

• Five cu in, a slightly larger keepsake portion than most in this range
• Plain polished brass; suits a flag case or shadow box shelf
• Polished brass dulls over years indoors, and a jeweler's cloth brings it back in minutes