Korean War veteran mug
Arrives about Nov 9 - Nov 16
$4.99 shipping, free over $60
Misprint or damaged? Replaced free within 30 days. Read our returns policy and shipping guide.
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About this design
A Korean War veteran hat and tee honoring 1950–1955 Korean conflict service, embroidered on caps and printed on heavyweight cotton.
Korean War veteran is set in the same two-line stack as the rest of the era series: KOREAN WAR above, VETERAN below, a single rule between them. The war it names is often called the forgotten one, which is exactly why the lettering is large and unambiguous rather than decorative.
The conflict ran from June 1950 to the armistice in July 1953, and the VA's benefit window extends to January 1955 because service connected to the conflict continued after the shooting stopped. That gap between the war's end and the benefit period is one of the things the collection page explains, because it catches people out when they are assembling a claim.
There is no map of the peninsula, no flag, and no unit marking in the artwork. Partly that keeps the design legible on a curved cap panel, and partly it keeps the item clear of the insignia that federal law reserves for licensed use. What remains is the plain statement of era and title, stitched or printed depending on the piece.
Details
- Material
- Ceramic with a glossy glaze
- Sizes
- 11 oz and 15 oz
- Print method
- Dye-sublimation print
- Care
- Dishwasher safe; Microwave safe
- Blank sourced from
- China
These specifications come from Printful, the print partner that produces and ships this item.
Shipping and returns
- Production takes 2–5 business days, then US transit takes 3–5 business days.
- Shipping is a flat $4.99 per order, and orders over $60 ship free.
- Every order is made for you after checkout, so it cannot be cancelled once production starts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mug made of?
Ceramic with a glossy glaze.
How is the design applied?
Dye-sublimation print. Each item is produced after you order, so the artwork is applied to your piece rather than pulled from stock.
How should I care for the mug?
Dishwasher safe. Microwave safe.
Where is the mug made?
Printful sources the blank from China. Printing or embroidery happens after you order.
When will my order ship?
Production takes 2–5 business days, then US transit takes 3–5 business days. Shipping is a flat $4.99 per order, and orders over $60 ship free. Every order is made for you after checkout, so it cannot be cancelled once production starts.
Can I return or exchange it?
Every item is made to order, so we cannot take returns or exchanges for a change of mind or the wrong size. If yours arrives damaged, misprinted, or defective, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will arrange a free reprint or a refund.
What are the Korean War and Korean conflict dates?
The fighting began on June 25, 1950 and ended in an armistice on July 27, 1953, so the war never formally closed with a peace treaty. For benefits, 38 CFR § 3.2 defines the Korean conflict period as June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955, which is the window the VA uses when it assesses service.
Does the design say anything about a specific unit or division?
No. It reads KOREAN WAR over VETERAN with a rule between the lines. Naming a division or a regiment would mean reproducing unit insignia that the Department of Defense licenses, and it would also narrow the design to one part of the war.