This is a replica of the Hokie's Defensive Lunch Pail seen on the sidelines at many previous Hokie football games (& has been brought back for 2022 games)!
"The famed Virginia Tech lunch pail symbolizes the blue-collar approach of the Hokies' football defense, developed by retired, assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Bud Foster." - vt.edu/ traditions
I sourced these vintage, black lunch boxes and added more distressing, though many vintage pails are already naturally rusty and dented! Please note that the interiors also contain rust due to age, and are not in any condition to safely hold food for consumption.
The exterior photos are a combination of SEVERAL different lunch pails that I have created. They are all similar in appearance, though vintage condition and distressing varies. All lettering is handpainted with no stencils, and should look rustic in appearance.
This is for interior decor only as a shelf sitter for your bookcase or Sports Room. It has not been polyurethaned, but hotsell a thin coat of wax was applied over the lettering. Dust gently with a dry microfiber cloth.
Just a reminder, this is a replica and has NOT been used on the sidelines. My son is a Hokie Alum and he received my first attempt at a re-creation. He told me that I should make them for other fans! I can only find a lunchbox on occasion to re-create. They have become harder for me to find affordably for this unique purpose!
Product code: Virginia Tech hotsell Hokies Lunch Pail Defense REPLICA gift souvenier handpainted black lunch box