U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Printed Flag
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Printed Flag

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

  • Official Department of Veterans Affairs design on nylon, made in the USA
  • Dye-printed on 200 denier nylon, lock stitched
  • Single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal); pole hem, fringed pole hem or grommets
  • 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT, 52x66 IN

Product Description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Printed Flag is dye-printed on 200 denier nylon, so every line of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ official emblem reproduces exactly, and it is made in the USA. Most printed flags are finished with a canvas header and brass grommets for an outdoor flagpole; a pole hem is available for indoor and parade display.

This is a call-in item, so you choose the details with us. Order the VA printed flag single-sided or double-sided, with a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets, in 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT or 52x66 IN. 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) Printed 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) Printed Flag: a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge slides over the pole
Pole hem: a sewn sleeve that slides over the pole
Illustration of an indoor flag with a pole hem and gold fringe on three edges
Pole hem with fringe: gold rayon trim on three edges
Close-up illustration of two brass grommets set into a canvas flag header
Grommets: brass rings in a canvas header, for an outdoor pole
Single-sided flag: the design is on the front only and the back is blankNCFFRONTBLANKBACK
Single-sided: design on the front, blank back
Double-sided, double-reverse: one layer of fabric, the design shows through on the back in reverseNCFFRONTNCFREADS IN REVERSEBACK
Double-sided (double-reverse): design shows through in reverse
Double-sided, double-paneled: two panels sewn back to back so the design reads correctly on both sidesNCFFRONTNCFSECOND PANEL, SEWN BACK TO BACKBACK
Double-sided (double-paneled): reads correctly on both sides
Double-sided, single field double seal: one field with the seal on the front and a second seal tacked to the backNCFFRONTNCFSECOND SEAL TACKED ONBACK
Double-sided (single field, double seal): second seal on the back

  • Mounting: A pole hem is a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge that slides over an indoor or parade pole. A pole hem with fringe adds gold rayon fringe on three edges, the traditional ceremonial finish. Grommets are brass rings set into a canvas header, the standard finish for an outdoor flagpole.
  • Single-sided or double-sided: A single-sided flag carries the design on the front only; the back is blank. A double-sided flag shows the design on both sides and is built one of three ways:
    • Double-reverse: one layer of fabric, printed on one side so the dye soaks through and the design shows on the back in reverse. The lightest build.
    • Double-paneled: two panels sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly on both sides. The heaviest build, and it needs the most wind to fly.
    • Single field, double seal: one field with the emblem on the front and a second emblem tacked to the back, so the seal reads correctly from either side without the weight of two panels.
  • Printed construction: Acid dye bonds into the nylon fiber, so the color goes deep and stays bright outdoors. Every printed flag is lock stitched, the stronger interlocking stitch, on the seams and header. For appliqué and embroidery instead of print, see the sewn version of this flag.
  • Size: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT, 52x66 IN. For another 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) Printed Flag carries the Department of Veterans Affairs’ official emblem, reproduced to the agency’s design in the mounting and size you order.
  • Printed construction: dye-printed on 200 denier nylon and lock stitched, so fine seal detail reproduces exactly and the color holds up in sun and rain.
  • Nylon field: lightweight nylon that flies in a light breeze, sheds water and dries quickly.
  • Built your way: single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal); pole hem, fringed pole hem or grommets; 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT, 52x66 IN.
  • 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 mounting and size will be the same on each.

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.

  • Product: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Printed Flag
  • Material: Nylon
  • Construction: Acid dye printed on 200 denier nylon; lock stitched
  • Mounting: Pole hem, pole hem with gold rayon fringe, or canvas header with brass grommets
  • Sides: Single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal)
  • Sizes: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT, 52x66 IN
  • Display: Outdoor flagpole with grommets; indoor and parade with a pole hem
  • 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, finials, outdoor poles and halyard are in Hardware and Accessories

  • 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
  • Fly it beneath the American flag on an outdoor flagpole, or on its own pole beside it

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

Single-sided or double-sided; a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets; and 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT or 52x66 IN. Review them above, then call or request a quote.

How is a double-sided flag made?

Three ways. Double-reverse is one layer of fabric, so the design shows through on the back in reverse; it is the lightest build and flies in the least wind. Double-paneled is two panels sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly on both sides; it is the heaviest. Single field, double seal is one field with a second emblem tacked to the back, so the seal reads correctly from either side at close to single-layer weight.

For a flag seen from both sides indoors, double-paneled or single field double seal reads best. For an outdoor pole, double-reverse flies most easily. Tell us where the flag will hang and we will recommend one.

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

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

Can the VA printed flag be displayed indoors?

Yes. Order it with a pole hem, plain or with fringe, for an indoor or parade pole. For a formal ceremonial flag with appliqué and embroidery, see the VA sewn flag.

How long does a printed flag last outdoors?

It depends on wind, sun and how often it flies. Acid dye bonds into the nylon fiber, so the color holds up well, and every printed flag is lock stitched for the wind. Tell us where the flag will fly and we will recommend a size and a replacement schedule.

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) Printed 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 and custom printing.

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