US Army USA Military Plaque
Made From Solid Mahogany
7 Sizes Available
6 Different Shapes
3/4" Deep
1/8" Relief
Hand Carved
Kiln Dried
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From US$49.95
     
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The US Army traditional military plaque makes a
wonderful gift, addition to your memorabilia collection or a special
retirement present. It is hand carved and painted from solid
mahogany which has been treated and kiln dried to avoid warping and
twisting. It is available in seven different sizes and six shapes as standard
but we can make any changes or modifications that you need.
Our staff have been specially trained to help you with any questions
or design issues that you might have. Call us toll free on
1-877-543-6094.
If you want to have this
beautiful plaque as a table decoration we can supply specially
manufactured stands. For more information please call
1-877-543-6094.
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Background: The traditional seal on
this plaque has been used during and since the Revolution was
redesignated as the Seal of the Department of the Army by the
National Security Act of 1947. The Department of the Army seal is
authorized by Section 3011, Title 10, United States Code. The date "MDCCLXXVIII"
and the designation "War Office" are indicative of the origin of the
seal. The date (1778) refers to the year of its adoption. The term
"War Office" used during the Revolution, and for many years
afterward, was associated with the Headquarters of the Army.
Description: In the center is a Roman
cuirass below a vertical unsheathed sword, point up, the pommel
resting on the neck opening of the cuirass and a Phrygian cap
supported on the sword point, all between, on the right an esponton
and, on the left a musket with fixed bayonet crossed in saltire
behind the cuirass and passing under the sword guard. To the right
of the cuirass and esponton is a flag of unidentified designs with
cords and tassels, on a flagstaff with spearhead, above a cannon
barrel, the muzzle end slanting upward behind the cuirass, in front
of the drum, with two drumsticks and the fly end of the flag draped
over the drumhead; below, but partly in front of the cannon barrel,
is a pile of three cannon balls. To the left of the cuirass and
musket is a national color of the Revolutionary War period, with
cords and tassels, on a flagstaff with spearhead, similarly arranged
above a mortar on a carriage, the mortar facing inward and in front
of the lower portion of the color and obscuring the lower part of
it; below the mortar are two bomb shells placed side by side.
Centered above the Phrygian cap is a rattlesnake holding in its
mouth a scroll inscribed "This We'll Defend." Centered below the
cuirass are the Roman numerals "MDCCLXXVIII."
Symbolism: The central element, the
Roman cuirass, is a symbol of strength and defense. The sword,
esponton (a type of half-pike formerly used by subordinate
officers), musket, bayonet, cannon, cannon balls, mortar, and mortar
bombs are representative of Army implements. The drum and drumsticks
are symbols of public notification of the Army's purpose and intent
to serve the nation and its people. The Phrygian cap (often called
the Cap of Liberty) supported on the point of an unsheathed sword
and the motto, "This We'll Defend," on a scroll held by the
rattlesnake is a symbol depicted on some American colonial flags and
signifies the Army's constant readiness to defend and preserve the
United States.
Information provided by The
Institute of Heraldry |
