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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
World War II Service Flag
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

World War II Service Flag

Object numberMO 1969.51
Name Flag, Service
Maker
Date1945
MediumTextile (fabric), Glass, Wood
Dimensionsframe H 21 1/8 in x W 15 1/8 in x D 7/8 in (53.7 cm x 38.4 cm x 2.2 cm )
DescriptionA small World War II service flag. The handmade flag has eight blue appliqué stars and two gold appliqué stars (with blue outline) on a red-bordered white background.

The flag is glazed and framed in a 3/4" black wood frame.
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. A gold star signified a family member had died while in service. This flag was created to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt Library staff who served in the military. The gold stars represent Library employee Augustus J. Siko (1921- 1943) and America’s Commander in Chief, Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).

Additional Details
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.
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