Original Item. Only One Available. The secretary of the Army (SA or SECARMY) is a senior civilian official within the United States Department of Defense, with statutory responsibility for all matters relating to the United States Army: manpower, personnel, reserve affairs, installations, environmental issues, weapons systems and equipment acquisition, communications and financial management.

The secretary of the Army is nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. The secretary is a non-Cabinet-level official, subordinate to the secretary of defense. This position was created on September 18, 1947, replacing the secretary of war, when the Department of War was split into the Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force.

This is an outstanding embroidered flag for the Secretary of the Army with great retained fringe and a retained quartermaster tag. The tag is a bit worn, but there are some coded markings over the date of manufacture, 1 MAY 1968, perfect for Vietnam War issue!

The flag is in outstanding condition for its age. It measures roughly 49 x 66”The Secretary of the Army during this period was Stanley Resor, who served from 1965-1971.

An outstanding example, ready for display!