Object Details
Description
Physical Description
Cotton bunting. Blue star in the center of white field; red border.
General History
The Man-in-Service Flag was used in both World War I and World War II. It is also known as the Blue Star Flag. Each family was entitled to hang a small Man-in-Service Flag in a window to signify they had a family member in service. The flag was about a foot long and was hung vertically. The blue star was covered with a gold (actually yellow) star if the family member died in action.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
1979.0445.42
catalog number
1979.0445.42
accession number
1979.0445
Object Name
flag
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 17 1/2 in x 11 1/4 in; 44.45 cm x 28.575 cm
used in
United States
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Flags
related event
World War I
World War II
The Emergence of Modern America
The Great Depression and World War II
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_686498