means "From here came an Expeditionary". Although the design differs from the U.S. banners, the mothers of the Brazilian soldiers also received a pin prominently featuring a blue star similar to U.S. pins. Individuals entitled to display The individuals entitled to display the service flag are officially defined in which reads: A service flag approved by the Secretary of Defense may be displayed in a window of the place of residence of individuals who are members of the immediate family of an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged. The U.S. Code also discusses the wearing of lapel pins. Gold Star Mother's Day On the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother's Day is observed in the U.S. in honor of Gold Star mothers, as established in Title 36 § 111 of the United States Code. This was originally declared by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936. In 2009, Barack Obama proclaimed the observance as Gold Star Mother's and Families' Day. Since 2011 it has been proclaimed as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. Gold Star license plates All fifty U.S. states and Guam offer some form of a specialty license plate for motor vehicles owned by members of Gold Star families. See also American Gold Star Mothers Blue Star Mothers Club Gold Star Families for Peace Gold Star Lapel Button Gold Star Wives of America Service lapel button (disambiguation) Yellow ribbon References External links and further reading Military flags of the United States Symbolism Types of flags