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Sterling WWII Army Air Corps AAC / Army Air Forces AAF Pilot Wings Blue Star Mother Pinback Pin BadgeYou are bidding on a Vintage WWII Blue Star Mother Pinback that is chained to a pair of Army Air Corps AAC AAF Pilot Collar Badge Wings. The back is hallmarked with "Sterling". The wings are 1 inch across and the Blue Star pin is 5/8ths inch across. This badge is the old pinback style and both pieces hang at 1 & 1/8 inches tall. (see pictures) The Blue Stars represent Son in Service (or Daughter in Service) of our Country. The "Blue Star" tradition started during World War I and became official during World War II. I have included some information below about the Blue Star Mothers Club founded in 1942 to support War Mothers. Thanks for looking and Good Luck bidding Blue Star Mothers Club From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia During World War II , in March of 1942, the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. organization was formed in the United States to provide support for mothers who had sons or daughters in active service in the war. The name came from the custom of families of servicemen hanging a banner called a Service Flag in a window of their homes. The Service Flag had a star for each family member in the military . Living servicemen were represented by a Blue Star and those who had lost their lives were represented by a Gold Star. Today, membership in the Blue Star Mothers is open to any American woman who has a son or daughter on active service to the United States . Founding of the Blue Star Mothers
Army Capt. George Maines conceived the idea for the Blue Star Mothers. He ran a newspaper article in Flint , Michigan , in January of 1942, requesting information about children serving in the armed forces. More than 1,000 mothers responded. By March 8, 1942, more than 600 mothers organized the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. That same year, chapters quickly formed in Michigan , Ohio , Wisconsin , Oregon , Iowa , Washington , Hawaii , Pennsylvania and New York . The blue star flag was designed and patented by WWI Army Capt. Robert Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry, who had two sons serving on the front line. This flag quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in service. The Blue Star Mothers’ original goals were to bring their sons home, to ensure they received the benefits they deserved, help service members' families, help each other and to be t if something happened. Over the years, the goals have broadened to rehabilitation, hospital work, children’s welfare and civil defense. Blue Star Mothers todayToday, membership in the Blue Star Mothers is open to any American woman whose child is in the United States Armed Forces . Stepmothers and adoptive mothers are eligible for membership under certain circumstances. Husbands of Blue Star Mothers may become Associate Members, but do not vote or pay dues. Some local chapters also allow wives of servicemen to join. Blue Star Mothers is made up of local chapters, which are organized into departments. Five members are required to start a local chapter. If no local chapter is available, a woman may join the national organization as a member at large. Just as when it was founded, the Blue Star Mothers continues to concentrate on providing emotional support to its members, doing volunteer work with veterans in general and veteran's hospitals in particular, and generally fostering a sense of patriotism and respect for members of the Armed Forces. In addition, local chapters carry out individual projects of their own choosing. Blue Star Mothers do much more than volunteer in VA hospitals and outreach centers. They work in physical and emotional rehabilitation, help with medical supplies, transportation, food, clothing and friendship, gratitude and love. Blue Star Mothers have been active in civil defense since 1942, doing things like finding food and shelter for people devastated by hurricane and floods. Blue Star Mothers do not have a permanent headquarters, so the headquart...
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