What is the meaning of military stars on homes?
Military stars on banners, generally hung in windows or on doors, indicate that military members who are currently deployed are related to individuals in the house. The banner is referred to as the Service flag, and is officially sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Defense.Blue StarsA banner carrying blue stars indicates that there are military members currently deployed related to the people who live there. A single banner may display up to five stars.Gold StarsA banner displaying gold stars indicates that military members related to the residents were killed in action. Gold stars are traditionally stitched over the blue stars. A single banner may carry a mixture of both blue and gold stars indicating deployed and deceased military members.Entitled RelativesRelatives who are entitled to display the blue or gold star banner include parents (including foster, adoptive and stepparents), children, spouses, siblings and half-siblings. In addition, service organizations are entitled to dis
