Captain Barrett: I think the best way to do this is by getting some feedback from other members as to what they feel would be an appropriate representation of our organization. Something else to consider as well, many certificates of the mid to late 1800's were not landscape, they were portrait in arrangement. Are we after authenticity in this regard as well? My personal liking would include a wreath/vine type border with opposing flags which have the letters GAF, or the entire words typed out in its center. I'm not certain what the wording on the certificate should be. Perhaps portions of the GAF mission statement along with the obvious spaces/lines to type name/alias, member #, date of issue, signature of the commander and all other relevent information.
Respectfully,
Wesley J. Bodine
Member # 439
NRA Life Member I. D. # 001834062