St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ World War II service flag commemorating students and alumni who served and died
Flags
Creation: 1942 Single
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Large red and white service flag adorned with blue and gold stars. The flag has 364 blue stars indicating Oles in service during WWII. There are 57 gold stars, indicating Oles killed during service. The number "1575" is stitched in white along the flag's left side, and there are gold fringes on the same end.
Large red and white service flag adorned with blue and gold stars. The flag has 364 blue stars indicating Oles in service during WWII. There are 57 gold stars, indicating Oles killed during service. The number "1575" is stitched in white along the flag's left side, and there are gold fringes on the same end.
Archives Work Area ➔ 270 D
Archives Work Area ➔ 250K
Archives Work Area ➔ 250K
Note attached with artifact: July 24, 1996(;) World War II Service Flag. Blue stars represented St. Olaf students/alumni in the armed forces; gold stars represented those who had died in their service of their country. This flag was displayed in the Library Reading Room for many years. Last displayed during the Centennial of the College, October-December 1974.
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