H x W x D: 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 1 7/8 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 4.8 cm)
Type:
plaques
Place depicted:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1989-1993
Caption:
This plaque was part of a presentation case that was given to General Colin Powell during his tenure as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993). The case included fifteen streamers, seven seals, and this engraved metal plaque that reads, in part, "Presented to General Colin L. Powell ... with respect and admiration from the men and women of the United States Armed Forces."
Description:
A black metal and acrylic commemorative plaque presented by the United States Armed Forces to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin L. Powell. This small self-standing curved plaque features a reflective metal face plate with an engraved message reading: [Presented to / GENERAL COLIN L. POWELL / Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff / with respect and admiration / from / The Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces].
