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A small bronze star on a Coast Guard ribbon indicates a subsequent award. YNCSOHV
It probably means he earned a Bronze Star Medal. The medal was awarded to the soldier in a case that included three items: A bronze Star Medal, a ribbon and maybe a metallic version of the ribbon. The Bronze Star Medal was a medal in the shape of a STAR that was bronze. It hung from a ribbon that was mainly RED with a BLUE and WHITE strip. If awarded to the soldier, the STAR would have his name engraved on the back. If the ribbon has an Oak Leaf device or a small Star device or a brass "V" attached to the ribbon, this denotes a special recognition for the award. The Oak Leaf represents a second award of the Medal. The "V" recognizes the soldier for Valor.
one is silver and one is bronze The Silver Star Medal is a higher award for bravery than the Bronze Star Medal. The Bronze Star Medal was issued to any Infantryman who fought in combat. The Silver Star Medal is silver and has a ribbon that is prodominately blue. The Bronze Star Medal is identical in size and design except it is bronze and has a ribbon that is mainly red.
The silver star, indicating 5 subsequent awards, should be centered on the ribbon with a bronze star on either side. If on a medal the bronze stars should be above and beneath the silver star which should always be centered in the middle of the ribbon. If on the ribbon award, the bronze stars should be just to the right and left of the silver star.
The V-device is attached to the Bronze Star by inserting it onto the ribbon bar or attaching it to the suspension ribbon of the medal. It is typically placed at the center of the ribbon or just above the medal itself, indicating that the Bronze Star was awarded for valor.
The ribbon is the "Europe, Africa, Middle East" for service in that theater of operations. The one bronze star signifies that the recipient was credited with participating in one campaign in that theater.
The correct size of the bronze star attachment according to MCO P1020.34G W/CH 1-5 is 3/16 inch.
Regulations change. During the Vietnam War, the US Army Bronze Star could be awarded for MERITORIUS Achievement or Heroism. If for heroism, the Bronze Star ribbon portion had a letter "V" attached, denoting "Valor."
The "V" device is worn on the left side of the ribbon (as you look at it), with an oak leaf cluster on the right hand side [ V @ ]
up to 4, if five then star is silver in color. 1 silver star equals 5 bronze stars
Depending on what the ribbon is for specifically, either one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters, or one silver and two bronze star devices.
Each Bronze Star represents a separate campaign (battle) they were part of. Four Bronze Stars four seperates campaigns.