This standard is displayed by immediate family members of a person serving in
the Armed Forces during a period of war. It may be flown as a traditional flag
with canvas heading and grommets beneath the US flag on a flagpole although it
is more commonly seen as a bannerette hung in a home or in a window.
The flag was designed by Capt. R.L. Queisser and copyrighted in 1917. The
copyright has since passed to the US Dept. of Defense.
Organizations and businesses may also display the Service Flag if they have
members serving in the Armed Forces. The family member who is in the service
does not need to be stationed overseas in order for his or her family to display
the Service Flag.
Each star indicates one family member serving in the Armed Forces of the United
States. If multiple stars are shown, a gold star takes the place of honor
nearest the staff The blue star represents one family member serving in the
Armed Forces. The blue star is covered or replaced with a gold star to indicate
that the family member was killed or died during the war or period of
hostilities.
Blue Star Service Flags 8"x14"
Once again, the Blue
Star Service Flags are gaining popularity and families are hanging
them to proudly show support for their soldiers during the
"War on Terrorism".
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