Yes there is one. I have added the link to the Bronze Star Medal Association.
A medal for bravery
The total number of Bronze Star Medals awarded during World War 2 is unknown. The 82nd Airborne alone was awarded 2,478 Bronze Stars. The medal was created in 1944.
Chesty Puller Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star, Navy Cross,Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Distinguished Service Cross
The Bronze Star Medal is in the shape of a 5-pointed star, with the distance from one point across to the other is about 1.5 inches. The star is formed in relief with some rays along each arm and in the center is another tiny 5-pointed star.The ribbon is RED with a thin WHITE edge and has a BLUE stripe down the center also with a thin White edge.The Silver Star Medal is very similar but, of course, it is formed from a silver medal such as nickel alloy. It has a ribbon that is primarily BLUE. The Silver Star Medal is a higher award for bravery in combat.Custermen
In World War II, bronze stars on an Army ribbon signify additional awards or achievements for meritorious service or acts of valor. Each bronze star represents a subsequent award of the same medal or ribbon, highlighting the individual's repeated exemplary performance. For example, if a soldier received the Army Good Conduct Medal multiple times, each additional award would be denoted by a bronze star on the ribbon. This system allows for the recognition of sustained excellence and dedication in service.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
Bronze Star Medal was created on 1944-02-04.
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.
NO. That Bronze star on the Service Medal is not the same. That medal is in recognition of how many deployments to that area. The 'Bronze Star' itself stands alone.
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
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.
A Bronze Service Star was a small bronze star device that was added to a Campaign Medal to indicate 5 campaigns.
No, receiving four Bronze Star campaign stars does not automatically qualify an individual for a Bronze Star Medal. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for acts of heroism, outstanding service, or meritorious achievement in a combat zone, while campaign stars are used to signify participation in specific campaigns or operations. They represent different forms of recognition and are not interchangeable.
The Caldecott Medal is made of bronze. It features a representation of a knight on horseback and is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
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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.
Each star denotes a single campaign.