This item is made from solid mahogany wood. All the details from carving to finishing are handmade.This plaque could also serve as a wall plaque or a podium plaque. A fine item for your Military collection or a great Coast Guard gift. Grab one now! Recessed hook enables the plaque to hang flush against any wall Coast Guard Plaques || USCG plaques - more details at Military Plaque's main store.