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




Ann
 
 
 
 
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14 comments:

  1. photowannabeMay 21, 2013 at 9:41 AM

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

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  2. Roger Owen GreenMay 21, 2013 at 10:58 AM

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

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. Leslie:May 21, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    What a SPECIAL treaSure!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  4. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMay 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Such a dear collectible and so meaningful.
    jemma

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  5. NonnieMay 21, 2013 at 4:24 PM

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

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  6. UnknownMay 21, 2013 at 6:03 PM

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

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  7. HildredMay 21, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I am sure you must treature this symbol.

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  8. Reader WilMay 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM

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

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  9. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing pieces of your treasures.

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  10. MaiThreeBoyzMay 23, 2013 at 1:37 AM

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

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  11. MarthaMay 23, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    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.

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  12. TheresaMay 23, 2013 at 1:45 PM

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

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  13. AnnesphamilyMay 25, 2013 at 6:59 PM

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

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  14. Chubskulit RoseMay 28, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Sweet and memorable remembrance!

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

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