This solid mahogany wall plaque shows the seal of the office of the Secretary of the Department of Defense.

The secretary of defense oversees the Defense Department and acts as the principal defense policy maker and advisor.

The United States secretary of defense (SecDef) is the leader and chief executive officer of the United States Department of Defense, the executive department of the U.S. Armed Forces. The secretary of defense's position of command and authority over the military is second only to that of the president of the United States, who is the commander-in-chief. This position corresponds to what is generally known as a defense minister in many other countries. The secretary of defense is appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate, and is by custom a member of the Cabinet and by law a member of the National Security Council.

The Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, are generally regarded as the four most important cabinet officials because of the importance of their departments.

Hand carved and hand painted mahogany wood plaque. A perfect as a wall plaque or podium plaque Fantastic additions to any memorabilia collection. Great government retirement gift, government graduation gift, or government recognition awards. recessed hook enables the plaque to hang flush against any wall.