Banner

Object/Artifact

Batavia Depot Museum

Blue Star Banner, WWII

The image shows a red fabric banner displaying a central white panel with a blue star.

Name/Title

Banner

Entry/Object ID

1985.120.001

Description

Fabric banner with a metal ring at the top. Design is a red ground with a white rectangle in the middle with one blue five pointed star. Blue Star Banner, World War II.

Use

Displaying a blue star became a popular symbol of pride for the families of servicemen and women. Blue stars were displayed on banners, jewlery, posters, among other things. Each blue star represented one family member in service.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Banner

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Declaratory Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

7 in

Exhibitions

Exhibition

To Secure These Rights

Notes

Exhibit Start: 2026-03-01

Updated By

Kate Garrett

Update Date

August 12, 2026