Up for auction is a service banner flag with handstitched/embroidered star, with a beautiful age patina. A perfect size for display, see my hand for scale. It has one star, denoting one son was in the service. Great patina, 100% original and complete. A service flag or service banner is a banner that family members of those serving in the United States Armed Forces could display during World War 2. The flag or banner is officially defined as a white field with a red border, with a blue star for each family member serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during WW2 (see attached photo's made during WW2!). Great and rare 100% original item for your US WW2 collection!