Service Star Flags
Mother's Blue Star Banner
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Shortly after World War I the Gold Star Mothers Club was formed in the United States to provide support for mothers that lost sons or daughters in the war. The name came from the custom of families of servicemen hanging a banner called a Service Flag in the window of their homes. The Service Flag had a star for each family member in the military. Living servicemen were represented by a blue star, and those who had lost their lives were represented by a gold star. Gold Star Mothers are often politically and socially active. Today, membership in the Gold Star Mothers is open to any American woman who has lost a son or daughter in service to the United States. On the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother's Day is observed in the U.S. in their honor. USC Title 36 Sec. 111 The group holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code. (taken from wikipedia) |
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Window/Door Banners - Mothers FlagCreated in 1917, these banners were popular during WWI & WWII. They are displayed by a family to show that they have a member currently serving in the armed forces. Each blue star represents one person serving. A gold star in the place of the blue star represents one person lost while serving. 8x16" Printed polyester with a wooden staff and a gold chord 7 tassel.
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Mothers Flag
3x5' version of the above flag.
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Service Star Garden Flag
11x15" Garden version of the above flag. Each blue star represents one person serving. A gold star in the place of the blue star represents one person lost while serving.
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