Bronze Star Medal

The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration and is the fourth highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service.

Devices

Additional awards of the Bronze Star Medal are denoted in the U.S. Army and United States Air Force by oak leaf clusters. The U.S. Navy, United States Marines, and U.S. Coast Guard issue award stars to denote subsequent decorations.

Related Topics:
U.S. Army - United States Air Force - Oak leaf clusters - U.S. Navy - United States Marines - U.S. Coast Guard - Award stars

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The Valor device (or "V" device) is authorized by all services and is awarded to represent valor and does not denote an additional award. Only one may be worn on any ribbon.

Related Topics:
Valor device - Valor

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