World War II Service Flag
Object numberMO 1943.124.1
Name
Flag, Service
Maker
Unknown
Dateca. 1941-1942
MediumTextile
Dimensionsoverall H 12 3/8 in x W 9 3/4 in (31.4 cm x 24.8 cm )
DescriptionA small World War II service flag. The V-shaped flag has four blue stars on a center white background with red side borders. At the top of the flag is a white fabric header.
Label TextDuring World War II, “service flags” like this one were displayed in many American homes. A blue star indicated a family member was serving in the military. It was presented to Franklin Roosevelt by Bertha E. Fisse of Rutherford, New Jersey.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 12, 1942. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
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