Missouri Over There

Three Star Son in Service Banner

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Title Three Star Son in Service Banner
Description Rectangular “Son in the Service” banner. This banner features three blue stars on a white background indicating its owner had three sons serving in the United States military. Service banners were proudly displayed in windows as a public display of patriotism. Banners with a silver star indicated a son had been wounded in combat while a gold star indicated a son had died in service.
Site Accession Number 1940 017 0004
Contributing Institution Missouri History Museum
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