Service Banner Flags

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. Flagline.com has been authorized to sell the Service Flag.

Flagline.com's service banners are 8"x15" or 12"x18" dyed Nyl-Glo nylon, mounted on a crossbar with gold cord and tassel. Our stock consists of service banners with one, two, or three blue stars, indicating the number of children in service. For four or more stars, or for gold stars, please indicate the number of each type of stars needed in the Comments section of the order form. These special orders take approximately three weeks to deliver.

Our larger service flags are 3x5' and suitable for pole flying. These are available with one or two dyed stars.