Army Veteran Grave Marker – Cast Bronze or Cast Aluminum

Our Army grave marker puts the Department of the Army emblem at an Army veteran's grave in cast metal, with a holder on the back for one 12x18" stick flag. Set it beside the headstone once and it stays — swap in a fresh flag for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, a birthday, or whenever the old one fades.

We offer it two ways: solid cast bronze or solid cast aluminum finished in bronze-colored powder coat. Both screw onto a spear-tipped ground rod, and the flag is not included — choose an American flag, an Army flag, or rotate between them. The short video shows a few of our grave markers in place.

Bronze or Aluminum: Choosing Your Marker

Photos of each finish appear when you select it from the Metal Finish dropdown.

About the Army Emblem Design

The marker carries the Department of the Army emblem. At its center is a Roman cuirass — a breastplate symbolizing strength and defense — below an upright sword with a Phrygian cap, the "Cap of Liberty," on its point. Around it are a musket with fixed bayonet, an espontoon (an officer's half-pike), flags, a cannon with cannonballs, a mortar, and a drum. Above, a rattlesnake holds a scroll reading "This We'll Defend," the Army's motto. Below is 1775, the year the Continental Army was established. The outer ring reads "Department of the Army" and "United States of America."

You'll often see this design called the "Army seal," including on plenty of other grave marker listings. It isn't. The actual Department of the Army seal still reads "War Office" and carries the Roman numerals MDCCLXXVIII — 1778, the year the seal was adopted — and it's reserved for authenticating official documents. The emblem was developed from the seal for display use, with "Department of the Army" and the 1775 founding date. That's the design on this marker.

Setting Up the Marker

On both options, the rod screws into the back of the marker. Thread it in until snug, then press the spear tip into the ground beside the headstone. The stick flag's staff slides through the slots on the back of the marker, and any staff up to 3/8" diameter fits.

Looking for another branch? See our full grave markers collection, or design your own with our custom grave markers. We also carry full-size Army flags.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the Army seal?

No — it's the Army emblem, which is what most people mean when they say "Army seal." The seal itself reads "War Office" with the date MDCCLXXVIII (1778) and is reserved for authenticating official documents. The emblem was developed from the seal, reads "Department of the Army," and carries 1775, the year the Army was established.

What's the difference between the bronze and aluminum markers?

Material, size, and rod. Both are cast. The bronze marker is 6" on a 24" x 5/16" brass rod. The aluminum marker is 5.25" with a bronze-colored powder coat on a 21" x 3/8" aluminum rod. Bronze is the heavier, traditional piece, and aluminum costs less. Solid bronze also carries more scrap value than aluminum, which is worth weighing for a cemetery that has had metal theft.

Does the marker come with a flag?

No. It holds one 12x18" stick flag on a staff up to 3/8" diameter, sold separately. Both American and Army stick flags work.

How does the marker attach to the rod?

On both options, the rod screws into the back of the marker and ends in a spear tip that presses into the ground.

Do you offer grave markers for other branches?

Yes. Browse our full grave markers collection, or see custom grave markers for designs not shown there.

Questions?

If you're not sure which marker is right, contact us and we'll help you sort it out.

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