WWII Sons in Service flag

Date: c. 1941-1945

Created By: unknown

Original or Replica: Original

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

This Sons in Service flag has two blue stars, a gold tasseled rope and a paper poppy affixed to one side of the display pole. Measures 8’W x 12′ H. Circa 1941-45. During World Wars I and II, families of servicemen displayed flags to show support for their sons and husbands fighting overseas. According to the Blue Star Mothers of America organization, the service flag was designed and patented by Army Captain Robert L. Qeisser. Each blue star on the flag represents a service member in active duty. A gold star is displayed if a service member is killed in action or dies in service. These flags were usually handmade by mothers or wives and were displayed in the window of their home. Those women are sometimes referred to as ‘Blue or Gold Star Mothers or Wives.’