Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest - VFW National Writing Competition #172096 (License: Personal Use)

The logo features a circular design with bold navy-blue lettering reading “Patriot’s Pen” at the top and “A Youth Essay Writing Contest” at the bottom. At its center, a red Maltese cross overlays the U.S. flag and a quill pen with a gold star, encircling the VFW emblem bearing the text “Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.” The composition symbolizes patriotism, education, and veteran recognition.

This image is used on official VFW webpages, promotional materials, and registration portals for the annual Patriot’s Pen contest, targeting middle school students and educators seeking civic engagement opportunities. It supports user intent around contest participation, eligibility, and submission guidelines.