Tuesday, May 21, 2013

S is for Star

Memorial Day is this coming next Monday so I thought I would try and find something S that would fit the occasion.  Sitting in my sun room is this great little framed STAR.

I've had this little framed piece quite a few years. I used to collect patriotic memorabilia  more than I do now but I couldn't let go of this.



 
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The back says "As a token of our loyalty and respect to the member of your family who serves in the Armed Forces of America".
STEPHENSON OIL CO.
Iola,  Ks
 
 
 
I imagine this was given out for WWII families considering the frame, glass and actual cloth STAR, paper and cording.
 
 
 
 
 


Thank you to Mrs. Nesbitt and Roger for the opportunity to play along each week on our alphabet adventure.




Ann
 
 
 
 

14 comments:

photowannabe said...

Wonderful collectible.
I really like the patriotic theme and the age that shows.
Very original for the letter S.

Roger Owen Green said...

It's always sad when they are gold stars, noting a lost member of the Armed Forces.

ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Leslie: said...

What a SPECIAL treaSure!

Leslie
abcw team

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Such a dear collectible and so meaningful.
jemma

Nonnie said...

I wonder what happened that this didn't stay with a family member. I can't imagine letting go of it.

Unknown said...

It is interesting that someone let something special like the star leave the family.

Hildred said...

I am sure you must treature this symbol.

Reader Wil said...

Symbols are so important to our lives and our culture.Thank you Ann for this Star! Have a great week.
Wil, ABCW Team

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing pieces of your treasures.

MaiThreeBoyz said...

there must be an interesting story behind this memorabilia. like the others, i wonder why it left the owner's place.

Martha said...

I am considering a post on Gold Star Mothers for Memorial Day. That one isn't "gold" but I'm wondering if it is a gold stat none the less.

Theresa said...

Love that framed art and what it says:) Have a blessed weekend, HUGS!

Annesphamily said...

Such a perfect post for this Memorial Weekend. This is indded something special!

Chubskulit Rose said...

Sweet and memorable remembrance!

Sorry, late visit for S.
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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