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As with so many other USA symbolism, the 13 stars represents the original 13 colonies .
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAs with so much USA symbolism, the 13 Stars represents the original 13 colonies that form the USA.
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What is the highest bravery medal in military?
In the US, it is the Medal of Honor. It is the highest award available.
Medal of honor silver star bronze star - put in order of importance?
Medal of Honor is the highest combat heroism award possible, Silver Star is the Third, and Bronze Star is the fourth. Second is Distinguished Service Cross.
Did forest gump get silver star?
No, he got a Medal of Honor.
Did Allan Ayo Jr win the Bronze Star?
congressional medal of honor
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What does BSM on veteran's gravestone mean?
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What did Charles Durning do to win the Medal of Honor?
He was not a Medal of Honor recipient. He was awarded 3 Purple Heart medals for wounds suffered during WWII and one Silver Star for Valor.
Is the siliver star the militarys 3rd highest award?
Yes, it is. The highest is the Congressional Medal of Honor, followed by the Cross of Gallantry and then the Silver Star.
What is the meaning of a Army silver star on a grave?
It indicates that the person buried there was the recipient of the Silver Star Medal, the Army's fourth highest award (behind Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, and Distinguished Service Medal). It usually is represented by an engraved SS or SSN, instead of an actual metal silver star.
Was there money awarded with the silver star in World War 2?
The only award that has a monetary compensation attached to it is the Medal of Honor.
What does a silver star represent for Americans?
The "Silver Star" is our nation's third highest military award (medal) for gallantry in action. The highest award is the "Medal of Honor"; the second highest is the "Distinguished Service Cross."
