A Quilt of Valor may be awarded to a Service Member or Veteran known to you who has been touched by war. Please verify with them that have not previously received a Quilt of Valor. A QOV may be awarded in a presentation case, but this is not required. Report the QOV as quickly as possible after the award.
Contents
- 1 What are the requirements to receive a Quilt of Valor?
- 2 How many QOV have been awarded?
- 3 What is a Quilts of Valor ceremony?
- 4 What does a Quilt of Valor look like?
- 5 Where does the label go on a quilt of valor?
- 6 Can any veteran receive a quilt of valor?
- 7 Who founded Quilts of Valor?
- 8 What year was Quilts of of Valor created?
What are the requirements to receive a Quilt of Valor?
Who is eligible for a QOV? Any service member or living veteran who served in one of the following branches: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Members of the activated National Guard and activated or active duty-special work (ADSW) reservists are included.
How many QOV have been awarded?
We have made and awarded over 250,000 QOVs throughout the US and overseas.
What is a Quilts of Valor ceremony?
A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
What does a Quilt of Valor look like?
Quilt Requirements. A Quilt of Valor does not have to be red, white and blue, but patriotic colors are very popular with recipients. Panels can provide a great focal point and bring in other colors. Think creatively with the recipient in mind.
Where does the label go on a quilt of valor?
Quilt Labels
- The words “Quilt of Valor.”
- The quilt maker(s) name and state, including the maker of the top, the quilter (machine or hand), and the binder. Full names are acceptable.
- Space to fill in the name of the awardee.
Can any veteran receive a quilt of valor?
A Quilt of Valor may be awarded to a Service Member or Veteran known to you who has been touched by war. Please verify with them that have not previously received a Quilt of Valor. A QOV may be awarded in a presentation case, but this is not required.
Who founded Quilts of Valor?
October 11, 2019 – January 14, 2020. When the Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF) was founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts, its mission was to cover our nation’s military touched by war – that is, to cover them with quilts and honor their service.
What year was Quilts of of Valor created?
The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a national organization founded in 2003 by “Blue Star” mom Catherine Roberts. With a son deployed in Iraq – a gunner sitting atop a Humvee – she felt ten seconds away from panic 24-hours a day, every day.