Original U.S. WWII Homefront Blue Star Service Stained Glass Window and Felt Banner U.S. Civil War by contrast

by contrast

but it was overpainted at some point with a more "olive" tone

It is very sturdily built

Tokyo Arsenal marked

The stock also is cracked through the wrist area

Original U.S. WWII Homefront Blue Star Service Stained Glass Window and Felt Banner U.S. Civil War by contrastOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Its an American tradition to display a Blue Star Service Banner in the window of a home when a loved one is proudly serving in the U. S. Armed Forces. The Blue Star Service Banner was designed and patented in 1917 by World War I Army Capt. Robert L. Queisser of the 5th Ohio Infantry. Queissers two sons served on the front line. His banner quickly became the unofficial symbol for parents with a child in active