U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Pole Hem Flag

Name: VA Pole Hem Flag | Official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Design
SKU: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Flag - Sewn

SKU: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Flag - Sewn

Choose your options Call-in item. Review what you need, then call or request a quote.

Print method

Sides

Fringe or plain

Construction (sewn flags)

Size

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Pole Hem Flag

Official Department of Veterans Affairs design on nylon, made in the USA
Printed or sewn; single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided
Pole hem, plain or with gold fringe
3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT or a custom size

Product Description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pole Hem Flag is made for indoor and parade display: lobbies, hearing rooms, auditoriums and the ceremonies where the Department of Veterans Affairs is represented. It carries the Department of Veterans Affairs’s official design on nylon, it is made in the USA, and it is finished with a pole hem, the fabric sleeve that slides over an indoor or parade pole.

This is a call-in item, so you choose the details with us. Order the VA pole hem flag printed or sewn, single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided, plain or with gold fringe, in 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT or a custom size. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or request a quote and we will confirm the details before production.

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides health care, benefits and memorial services to the nation's veterans. It runs the largest integrated health care system in the country, administers disability compensation, pensions, education and home loan benefits, and maintains national cemeteries through the National Cemetery Administration.

Choose Your Options

Every U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pole Hem Flag is made to order, so tell us how you want it built. These are the choices.

Pole hem illustration for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pole Hem Flag: a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge slides over the pole — Pole hem: a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge

Illustration of an indoor flag with gold fringe on three edges — Fringe: gold rayon trim on three edges

Single-sided flag illustration, front above back: the design is on the front only and the back is blank — Single-sided: design on the front, blank back

Double-sided flag illustration, front above back: two flags sewn back to back so the design reads correctly on both sides — Double-sided: reads correctly on both sides

Mirror-sided flag illustration, front above back: two layers sewn together, with the back a mirror image of the front — Mirror-sided: the back is a mirror image of the front

Printed or sewn: Printed flags are dye-printed on 200 denier nylon, so fine seal detail reproduces exactly. Sewn flags are appliquéd and embroidered by hand in our Alexandria, Virginia shop: each color is a separate piece of fabric stitched to the field, with lettering and fine detail embroidered.
Single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided: A single-sided flag carries the design on the front only; the back is blank. A double-sided flag is two flags sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly on both sides. A mirror-sided flag is also two layers, but the back is a mirror image of the front.
Fringe or plain: Gold rayon fringe on three edges is the traditional ceremonial finish for an indoor flag. Plain leaves the edges hemmed. Either way the hoist edge gets the pole hem.
Regular or Premium construction (sewn flags): Regular sewn flags are chain stitched. Premium sewn flags are lock stitched, a stronger interlocking stitch, and they carry a separate part number. Printed flags do not need this choice.
Size: 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT are standard. For a custom size, give us the finished width and height you need.

Product Features

Official Department of Veterans Affairs design: the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pole Hem Flag carries the Department of Veterans Affairs’s official emblem, reproduced to the agency’s design in the finish and size you order.
Nylon field: lightweight nylon that hangs well on an indoor pole and carries cleanly in a parade.
Pole hem finish: a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge that slides over an indoor or parade pole.
Built your way: printed or sewn, single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided, plain or fringed, in standard or custom sizes.
Made in the USA: every VA flag we sell is made in the USA.
Matched sets: order one flag or a set for every office, and the finish and size will be the same on each.

Historical Background

Federal care for veterans goes back to the earliest days of the republic, but the modern agency took shape on July 21, 1930, when President Herbert Hoover's Executive Order 5398 combined the Veterans' Bureau, the Bureau of Pensions and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers into the Veterans Administration. The GI Bill of 1944 made the VA responsible for the education and home loan benefits that reshaped postwar America.

President Ronald Reagan signed the Department of Veterans Affairs Act on October 25, 1988, and the Cabinet-level department began on March 15, 1989. Its seal was chosen through an employee contest won by David Gregory of the Indianapolis VA Medical Center. It shows an American eagle holding a gold cord that binds a thirteen-star flag and a fifty-star flag, with five stars above. Federal regulations describe the VA flag as a blue field bearing the seal on both sides, with fringe on three edges.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Flag: Symbolism at a Glance

Bald eagle: The American people and their freedoms, and vigilance on behalf of veterans.
Five stars: The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Thirteen-star and fifty-star flags: The span of American history from thirteen colonies to fifty states.
Gold cord: Those who have fallen in defense of the country.

Specifications

Product: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pole Hem Flag
Material: Nylon
Print method: Printed (acid dye on 200 denier nylon) or sewn (appliqué and embroidery)
Sides: Single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided
Finish: Pole hem along the hoist edge
Decoration: Gold rayon fringe or plain
Construction (sewn flags): Regular, chain stitch; or Premium, lock stitch
Sizes: 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT or custom
Display: Indoor and parade
Origin: Made in the USA
Ordering: Call 703-751-2411 or request a quote; this item is not sold online
Hardware: Indoor poles, floor stands and finials are in Hardware and Accessories

Popular Uses & Display Ideas

VA medical centers and outpatient clinics
Regional benefit offices and Vet Centers
National cemeteries and committal shelters
Veterans Day, Memorial Day and recognition ceremonies
Retirement, promotion and award presentations
Post it beside the American flag at a podium, or carry it on a parade pole

Frequently Asked Questions

Which options can I choose on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pole Hem Flag?

Printed or sewn; single-sided, double-sided or mirror-sided; plain or with gold fringe; Regular or Premium construction on a sewn flag; and 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT or a custom size. Review them above, then call or request a quote.

What is the difference between single-sided, double-sided and mirror-sided?

A single-sided flag carries the design on the front only, and the back is blank. A double-sided flag is two flags sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly from either side. A mirror-sided flag is two layers with the back a mirror image of the front. Double-sided and mirror-sided flags weigh more and need more wind to fly.

Should I order the Department of Veterans Affairs flag printed or sewn?

Printed reproduces fine seal detail exactly. Sewn appliqué and embroidery gives the emblem relief and texture, and it is the traditional choice for a ceremonial flag. Both are made in the USA. If you are unsure, tell us where the flag will be displayed and we will recommend one.

What are Regular and Premium construction?

Both are sewn flags. Regular is chain stitched. Premium is lock stitched, a stronger interlocking stitch that holds up to more handling and wind, and it carries a separate part number. Printed flags do not use either grade.

Can the VA pole hem flag be flown outdoors?

It is built for indoor and parade use. Fringe and a pole hem are ceremonial finishes that wear quickly in weather. For a flagpole, order the VA grommets flag, which has a canvas header and brass grommets.

How is the Department of Veterans Affairs flag flown with the American flag?

The American flag takes the position of honor. On separate poles of the same height it flies on its own right, which is the viewer’s left. When two flags share one halyard, the American flag is at the peak and the Department of Veterans Affairs flag flies below it.

How do I order the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pole Hem Flag?

It is a call-in item. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or send them through our contact page with the quantity you need. We confirm the details before anything goes into production. Agencies that order the VA flag for several locations can ask about a business account, and we keep the VA flag design on file so reorders match the first set. Browse the full government agency flag collection for other departments, or read about our appliqué and embroidery work.