Masterplaques.com is a Government Service Agency (GSA) registered supplier as a plaque manufacturer of wooden and high density urethane plaques of all shapes and sizes. We have been in business since 1991. Ask our customer service representatives for our NAICS codes. We are a U.S. Military veteran owned SDVOSB business. We provide the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) with our official government agency seals and emblems in three quarter of an inch (3/4″) thick high density urethane (HDU) to be used as indoor-outdoor plaques.

Order online or call our design consultants between 9:00 a.m. EST and 6:00 p.m. at 1-800-381-9457. Our products are custom made to or so turnaround is two to six weeks depending on what shipping option you choose. Six-week shipping is FREE! We accept government purchase orders via phone or choose, “purchase order”, in our shopping cart.

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Overall, HDU plaques offer a number of advantages over traditional materials. They are a lightweight, durable, versatile, low maintenance, and cost-effective material that can be used for a wide range of applications.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) seal is one of the most recognized emblems of the United States Intelligence Community. Officially adopted on February 17, 1950, via Executive Order 10111 by President Harry S. Truman, the seal serves as a symbol of the agency’s mission to provide global intelligence for national security.

The design is rich in heraldic symbolism, featuring three primary elements that define the CIA’s core values:

• The American Bald Eagle: Positioned as the crest, the eagle represents the United States. It is a symbol of strength and alertness, reflecting the agency’s vigilance in monitoring global threats.

• The 16-Point Compass Rose: At the center of the shield is a compass rose, which signifies the global collection of intelligence. The 16 points represent the convergence of data from all corners of the world to a central location for analysis.

• The Shield: The shield serves as a symbol of defense. It highlights the CIA’s role as the nation’s first line of defense, providing policymakers with the necessary intelligence to protect the country.

Historically, the seal’s creation followed the CIA Act of 1949, which authorized an official insignia to ensure the legitimacy of agency documents. While the agency initially held a design contest among employees, the final version was refined by the U.S. Army Heraldic Branch.

Today, the most famous version of the seal is the 16-foot granite inlay located in the lobby of the CIA Original Headquarters Building in Langley, Virginia. Because it is a federal insignia, its use is restricted by law to prevent unauthorized commercial use or the appearance of agency endorsement.