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The flag waves on a tall pole under a few clouds, and the dog tags hang beside one large poppy. Both have big open areas and thick outlines.
Veterans Day is observed in the United States on November 11 to honor people who have served in the armed forces. These pages range from a single flag on a pole and a pair of dog tags with a poppy to a detailed Main Street parade and a realistic bald eagle portrait.
Some pages show service members, veterans and service dogs; others use symbols such as poppies, medals and a folded flag. Start with the six suggestions below or browse every Veterans Day design, then open a preview and download the free PDF.
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The flag waves on a tall pole under a few clouds, and the dog tags hang beside one large poppy. Both have big open areas and thick outlines.
A service member in dress uniform salutes the flag at a memorial plaza, and a wreath stands in front of a long stone memorial wall with flowers and small flags. Quiet grays and blues suit the stone.
The bald eagle portrait is drawn feather by feather, and the parade fills Main Street with flag bearers, a marching band, bunting and waving spectators. Plan the parade colors before you begin.
Showing 1β24 of 24 designs. Open a preview to compare details, then download the individual PDF.
An American flag billows from a tall pole beneath rounded clouds. Its field of stars and sweeping horizontal stripes follow the curved fabric, while a round finial tops the pole.
A bald eagle flies with wings spread, an open beak and extended talons in front of a waving flag. Layered wing and tail feathers overlap the flagβs stars, stripes and flagpole.
A close-up bald eagle portrait looks to the right, with a sharply curved beak, focused eye, and overlapping feathers covering the head, neck, and body.
A helmet rests above laced boots surrounded by open poppies, leafy sprigs and identification tags. Camouflage shapes, buckles, rugged soles and beaded chains provide distinct details.
A child presents a large flower bouquet to a seated veteran wearing a cap, jacket, tie, and medal. Small flags, trees, shrubs, grass, a bench, and a curved path fill the park setting.
A single large poppy rises behind overlapping dog tags hanging from beaded chains. Curved petals, a detailed flower center, slender stems and jagged leaves fill the composition.
A folded, star-covered flag rests inside a triangular wooden display case with visible grain lines. Medals with striped ribbons and distinct star and circular emblems hang beneath the case.
Jets fly in a tight formation above a curved stadium, leaving billowing smoke trails over tiered seating, raised hands, flags, and large floodlights.
Kawaii stars and hearts with curved eyes, cheek circles, and open mouths hang beneath triangular flag bunting tied with bows. Straight strings connect the ornaments across the open background.
A large floral wreath with a bow stands before a long block memorial wall. Bouquets, small flags, and loose flowers rest across the paved foreground, with shrubs, trees, and clouds beyond the wall.
A collection of military medals hangs from striped and paneled ribbons, with star, cross, round, heart, and sunburst designs. Leafy wreaths decorate several medal centers.
A military service dog sits upright in a fitted vest beside lace-up boots and dog tags. Pointed ears, a fluffy coat, detailed buckles, front panels, and boot treads define the line art.
A navy ship cuts through rolling ocean waves beneath clouds and flying seabirds. Its tall mast carries antennas and signal flags, while lifeboats, railings, windows, and portholes detail the vessel.
Large poppy blossoms, leafy stems, and closed buds surround blank dog tags hanging from beaded chains. Curved petals and detailed flower centers fill the arrangement.
A broad poppy field stretches toward a low sun on the horizon, with large blossoms and seed pods in the foreground. Rolling fields, shrubs, clouds, and flying birds fill the distance.
A front porch is decorated with triangular bunting, a star-marked flag, potted flowers, wall lanterns, and shrubs. Steps and a straight walkway lead to the centered door beneath a peaked roof.
A rescue helicopter flies above rugged mountain peaks and dense pine forests, carrying a basket beneath a cable. Clouds and a winding river complete the alpine scene.
Rows of rounded headstones and small star-and-stripe flags stretch across a grassy cemetery. A larger flag flies on a central pole beyond the graves, with leafy trees and low shrubs along the horizon.
A service member kneels in an open doorway and embraces a dog standing with its front paws raised. Balloons, a striped travel bag, flower pots, a porch light, and an open door frame the greeting.
A service member salutes a flag raised above a memorial platform. A floral wreath with a ribbon rests before the steps, while trees, shrubs, a low wall, and paved ground frame the setting.
Stars and hearts fill a repeating pattern alongside small waving flags and curved strings of triangular pennants. The outlined shapes vary in size and cover the background.
A circular mandala arranges stars, striped flags, leafy branches, dots, and radiating bands around a large central star, with repeating patriotic motifs filling each ring.
A veteran sits in a rocking chair on a decorated porch, holding a small striped flag while a fluffy dog rests nearby. Flowers, bunting, railings, and leafy trees fill the setting.
A Veterans Day parade advances down Main Street with large flags, drums, horns, and a sousaphone. Small flags, decorated storefronts, flower boxes, lamppost baskets, trees, and a church spire frame the route.
Color the dog tags and poppy page, fold a sheet of card around it and write a message inside for a veteran you know or for a local veterans home. Keep the front simple so the picture stands out.
The United States flag has 13 stripes that alternate red and white, starting and ending with red, and white stars on a blue field. Follow that order on the flag page, then use any colors you like on the stars and hearts pattern.
The red poppy has been worn in remembrance since the First World War. Color the poppy field and the poppies with dog tags, then talk about why a flower became a symbol of memory.
Each picture is an individual vector PDF. Print on US Letter, or choose βFit to pageβ for A4. Try one copy first to check the margins.
Explore another collection: Fourth of July coloring pages Β· Community Helpers coloring pages Β· Birds coloring pages.
Poppies appear in a wide field at sunset, in a close-up bunch with dog tags draped across the stems, beside a single pair of dog tags, and at the foot of a memorial display of boots and a helmet.
See: Poppy Field at Sunset Β· Poppies and Dog Tags Β· Dog Tags and a Single Poppy Β· Boots, Helmet and Poppies Memorial
A military working dog sits in a vest beside boots and dog tags, a service member kneels at a front door to hug a dog next to a duffel bag and balloons, and a dog lies at a veteran's feet on a porch decorated with flag bunting.
See: Military Service Dog in a Vest Β· Service Member Hugging a Dog Β· Veteran on a Porch with a Flag
Two pages feature the bald eagle. One soars with spread wings in front of a waving flag, and a realistic close-up portrait shows the head in profile with layered feathers and a hooked beak to color.
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