Abstract: A memorabilia case according to the present invention includes a cover and a base that are manually engageable into a locking relationship. The case may further include a suspension means for preventing physical contact between an article of memorabilia and the case housing in at least one direction. The locking relationship is provided by at least one locking mechanism including a cleat and cooperating socket. For added protection, the locking mechanism may be obscured from access by a security flange. The case further includes a tamper detection means to determine certain attempted accesses to a display cavity formed within the case.