The plaque bears Evarts Tracy seated in relaxed pose, l., holding cigarette or pen in one hand. At left top, EVARTS - TRACY / APRIL - TENTH / MCMXII; signed at bottom right, (HH monogram) / FECIT
Evarts Tracy (1868-1922) was a renowned New York architect who also distinguished himself in World War I. After commanding a regiment of combat engineers and getting wounded, he was put in charge of camouflage training at the Army Engineer School at Langres. At the end of the war he was in charge of all camouflage sections of the majority of the Allies' western front. General Pershing recommended him for the Distinguished Service Medal, which he was awarded shortly before his death in 1922.
The relief plaque measures 176mm x 132mm. It is not known how many copies exist.
References: Baxter 228