Revolutionary War: (April 19, 1775 - September 3, 1783)

Flag Holder Type: Round emblem with “Revolutionary War” markings

War of 1812: (June 18, 1812 - February 17, 1815)

Flag Holder Type: Star-configuration with “War of 1812” markings

Civil War ( April 12,1861 - June 22, 1865)

Flag Holder Type: Star pattern emblem with “1861 - 1865” and/ or “GAR” marking

Spanish American War: (April 21, 1898 - August 13, 1898) Note: Occupation of acquired territories (example, Phillipines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba) thru 1902.

Flag Holder Type: Cross shaped emblem with “Spanish War Veterans”, “1898 - 1902”, and territory locations as markings.

World War I: (April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918)

Flag Holder Type: Round emblem with “World War” and “1917-1918” markings.

World War II: (December 7, 1941 - September 2, 1945) = American involvement

Flag Holder Type: Round pattern, with “Wings”, with “World War 2” and/or “1941 - 1945” markings.

Korean War: (June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953). Note: the 1953 Cease Fire Agreement did not entirely stop the shooting.

Flag Holder Type: Round emblem with “Korea” “1950 - 1955” markings

Vietnam War: (August 7, 1964 - April 30, 1975)

Flag Holder Type: Round emblem with “Vietnam” and “1964 - 1975” marking.

Peace Time: any veteran who served during peacetime periods between conflicts.

Flag Holder Type: Round emblem with “Veteran” marking.