Original U.S. Civil Defense flag from World War II mounted on a light blue tweed. Stamped "N.J. 32985" in top left. There is a name written in pencil beneath that - it appears to be "Verne Clifford." Flag in vintage, dark gold wood frame measures 18.25" x 21.25". Flag has great patina.
In the United States during World War II, civil defense involved a range of measures to protect civilians from potential enemy attacks, particularly air raids. The Office of Civilian Defense (OCD) organized and trained volunteers This included organizing volunteers, training them in various roles like auxiliary fire and police, and medical services, and implementing measures such as blackouts and air raid drills.
