Historical U.S. Soldier Saluting with American Flag - Vintage Illustration #204565 (License: Personal Use)

This chromolithograph-style illustration shows a young U.S. soldier in a WWI-era olive drab uniform with “U.S.” collar insignia, a campaign hat, and a red Sam Browne belt, raising his right hand in salute while gripping a large American flag with 48 stars. The flag flows dynamically behind him, suggesting movement and national pride, rendered in rich, period-appropriate colors with fine line work typical of early 20th-century print media.

Used on historical websites, museum digital exhibits, Veterans Day or Independence Day content, and educational resources about U.S. military heritage; matches user intent for visual reference, patriotic imagery, or archival illustration research.