A protective display case configured to encase memorabilia is provided. The protective display case includes a front chassis assembly having a front chassis and a front chassis glazing member. A gasket is seated in a groove formed in the front chassis. A spacer is seated over the front chassis glazing member. Memorabilia is positioned within a cutout formed in the spacer. A rear chassis assembly has a rear chassis and a rear chassis glazing member. The rear chassis assembly is attached to the front chassis assembly with the gasket, spacer and memorabilia positioned therebetween. A bezel is configured to cover perimeters of the front and rear chassis assemblies, gasket, spacer and memorabilia. Front and rear layers of protective glass are secured to the front and rear chassis assemblies.