The Bronze Star Medal, unofficially the Bronze Star, is a United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.
Whenever the medal is awarded by the Army and Air Force for acts of valor in combat, the "V" Device is authorized for wear on the medal and whenever the medal is awarded by the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for acts of valor or meritorious service in combat, the Combat "V" is authorized for wear on the medal.
Officers from the other Uniformed Services of the United States are eligible to receive this award, as are foreign soldiers who have served with or alongside a service branch of the United States Armed Forces.
General information
The Bronze Star Medal was established by Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (superseded by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, as amended by Executive Order 13286, 28 February 2003).
The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded by the Secretary of a military department or the Secretary of Homeland Security with regard to the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy, or by such military commanders, or other appropriate officers as the Secretary concerned may designate, to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States, after 6 December 1941, distinguishes, or has distinguished, herself or himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight—
A service star is a miniature bronze or silver five-pointed star3⁄16 inch in diameter that is authorized to be worn by members of the seven uniformed services of the United States on medals and ribbons to denote an additional award or service period. The service star (3⁄16 inch star) may also be referred to as a campaign star or battle star depending on which award is authorized the 3⁄16 inch star and the manner in which the device is used for the award.
Service, campaign, and battle stars are worn with one point of the star pointing up on the suspension ribbon of a medal and or service ribbon. A silver 3⁄16 inch star is worn instead of five bronze stars. A bronze or silver 3⁄16 inch star is sometimes mistaken for a Bronze Star (Bronze Star Medal) or Silver Star (Silver Star Medal). The silver 3⁄16 inch star is also similar to the silver 5⁄16 inch star" which may be authorized to be worn on specific individual decorations to denote additional decorations.
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Authorized: February 4, 1944 and was retroactive to December 7, 1941.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is awarded to individuals who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight.
Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal are entitled to wear a "V" device on the ribbon bar and suspension ribbon if the Medal is awarded for heroism in combat. Additional awards are denoted by bronze and silver oak leaf clusters or gold and silver stars, depending on the recipient's Service Branch.
published: 26 Jul 2011
Bronze Star Medal, BSM, with All New Devices for Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force & Space Force
All the medal information is from "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20LW5WD7ZM743&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rhs6_WBS0ueyq_1sRlRDHUwWYEamMdbhyTa_nDoFVJ4F0gnrLe0SJsTxzcbBDyXH7Yp0-aLttjdgvQn79YJqWJr3e_ek9e4z9UP6-tzncvZEwATp8xthExBGbHGkglNWqAxnaTo4shdcY7_7nY3W6-5yb9aogDCTDwy2_n8roPsm6f90F1cBubmkuSCJLT2CIRUuBHSZwrQqUUCtlx0KzGDFgRFbFYBqXWVevFwiKPY.r1f0MQyNPW38JbyEYs5xOkXAq-oSLMqT3VZxixyAJKY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Military+Medals+of+America&qid=1726331907&s=books&sprefix=military+medals+of+america%2Cstripbooks%2C87&sr=1-1. Have fun, flip thru the book, click https://medalsofamericapress.com/books/military-medals-of-america/ . For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line c...
published: 01 Mar 2024
Medal for Valor and Merit, Bronze Star, BSM, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Gulf War, GWOT
The Bronze Star is a premier American combat decoration awarded for both valor and merit. All the medal information came from the book "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.medalsofamerica.com/military-medals-of-america-hardback. To flip thru the book click on https://medalsofamericapress.com/books/military-medals-of-america/ .
For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs For replacement medals, ribbons, ...
published: 23 Dec 2019
The Bronze Star Controversy With Soldiers. #shorts#army
'War Hero' Accused of Stolen Valor Bought Medals Online: Feds
As Sarah Jane Cavanaugh tells it, she earned a Purple Heart “for actions in Afghanistan,” and a bronze star with a “V” for valor. From handing out awards to acting as master of ceremonies, she certainly seemed like a true war hero. But there’s one small problem: the Marines told Inside Edition there’s no record of her serving in the military at all, let alone earning all those medals.
published: 27 May 2022
Bronze Star awarded to local soldier
Bronze Star awarded to a local retired Army captain who served this country for 23 years.
published: 18 Dec 2013
Recipient of Bronze Star Medal on Being a Knight
Air Force Lt. Colonel Will Villegas likens the reliance men in the military have on each other to the bonds of fraternity between Knights of Columbus.
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published: 31 May 2021
The making of the Bronze Star and other military medals
Ever wonder what goes into the making of military medals such as the Medal of Honor or Bronze Star? It's a lot more work than most people might think. We take a look at Graco Awards in Tomball, Tx., which just recently got a government contract for an order for about 10,000 Bronze Stars. The company believes the last few MOHs awarded may have been manufactured at their facility. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
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Authorized: February 4, 1944 and was retroactive to December 7, 1941.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is aw...
Learn More At: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/bronze-star
Authorized: February 4, 1944 and was retroactive to December 7, 1941.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is awarded to individuals who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight.
Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal are entitled to wear a "V" device on the ribbon bar and suspension ribbon if the Medal is awarded for heroism in combat. Additional awards are denoted by bronze and silver oak leaf clusters or gold and silver stars, depending on the recipient's Service Branch.
Learn More At: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/bronze-star
Authorized: February 4, 1944 and was retroactive to December 7, 1941.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is awarded to individuals who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight.
Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal are entitled to wear a "V" device on the ribbon bar and suspension ribbon if the Medal is awarded for heroism in combat. Additional awards are denoted by bronze and silver oak leaf clusters or gold and silver stars, depending on the recipient's Service Branch.
All the medal information is from "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=sr_1...
All the medal information is from "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20LW5WD7ZM743&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rhs6_WBS0ueyq_1sRlRDHUwWYEamMdbhyTa_nDoFVJ4F0gnrLe0SJsTxzcbBDyXH7Yp0-aLttjdgvQn79YJqWJr3e_ek9e4z9UP6-tzncvZEwATp8xthExBGbHGkglNWqAxnaTo4shdcY7_7nY3W6-5yb9aogDCTDwy2_n8roPsm6f90F1cBubmkuSCJLT2CIRUuBHSZwrQqUUCtlx0KzGDFgRFbFYBqXWVevFwiKPY.r1f0MQyNPW38JbyEYs5xOkXAq-oSLMqT3VZxixyAJKY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Military+Medals+of+America&qid=1726331907&s=books&sprefix=military+medals+of+america%2Cstripbooks%2C87&sr=1-1. Have fun, flip thru the book, click https://medalsofamericapress.com/books/military-medals-of-america/ . For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ .This video looks at the United States military Bronze Star Medal with all of its different devices for valor and additional awards used by the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. It looks at the changes in the special devices since World War II and the special circumstances awarding the Bronze Star to army combat veterans of World War II who earned the combat infantry badge or combat medical badge.Medals of America: To purchase replacement medals, ribbons, shadow boxes and more, visit https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ Special Thanks To: Medals of America for providing the medals in this video.
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All the medal information is from "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20LW5WD7ZM743&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rhs6_WBS0ueyq_1sRlRDHUwWYEamMdbhyTa_nDoFVJ4F0gnrLe0SJsTxzcbBDyXH7Yp0-aLttjdgvQn79YJqWJr3e_ek9e4z9UP6-tzncvZEwATp8xthExBGbHGkglNWqAxnaTo4shdcY7_7nY3W6-5yb9aogDCTDwy2_n8roPsm6f90F1cBubmkuSCJLT2CIRUuBHSZwrQqUUCtlx0KzGDFgRFbFYBqXWVevFwiKPY.r1f0MQyNPW38JbyEYs5xOkXAq-oSLMqT3VZxixyAJKY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Military+Medals+of+America&qid=1726331907&s=books&sprefix=military+medals+of+america%2Cstripbooks%2C87&sr=1-1. Have fun, flip thru the book, click https://medalsofamericapress.com/books/military-medals-of-america/ . For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ .This video looks at the United States military Bronze Star Medal with all of its different devices for valor and additional awards used by the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. It looks at the changes in the special devices since World War II and the special circumstances awarding the Bronze Star to army combat veterans of World War II who earned the combat infantry badge or combat medical badge.Medals of America: To purchase replacement medals, ribbons, shadow boxes and more, visit https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ Special Thanks To: Medals of America for providing the medals in this video.
MOA Press: All this information is available in our books at https://moapress.com/
The Bronze Star is a premier American combat decoration awarded for both valor and merit. All the medal information came from the book "Military Medals of Ameri...
The Bronze Star is a premier American combat decoration awarded for both valor and merit. All the medal information came from the book "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.medalsofamerica.com/military-medals-of-america-hardback. To flip thru the book click on https://medalsofamericapress.com/books/military-medals-of-america/ .
For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/
All the information shown came from the book Military Medals of America at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=pd_.This video shows you the way the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and USCG awarded the Bronze Star medal and the different devices they use as well as examples of how to wear and display the medal. It covers the period 1941 to 2022.
The Bronze Star is a premier American combat decoration awarded for both valor and merit. All the medal information came from the book "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.medalsofamerica.com/military-medals-of-america-hardback. To flip thru the book click on https://medalsofamericapress.com/books/military-medals-of-america/ .
For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/
All the information shown came from the book Military Medals of America at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=pd_.This video shows you the way the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and USCG awarded the Bronze Star medal and the different devices they use as well as examples of how to wear and display the medal. It covers the period 1941 to 2022.
As Sarah Jane Cavanaugh tells it, she earned a Purple Heart “for actions in Afghanistan,” and a bronze star with a “V” for valor. From handing out awards to act...
As Sarah Jane Cavanaugh tells it, she earned a Purple Heart “for actions in Afghanistan,” and a bronze star with a “V” for valor. From handing out awards to acting as master of ceremonies, she certainly seemed like a true war hero. But there’s one small problem: the Marines told Inside Edition there’s no record of her serving in the military at all, let alone earning all those medals.
As Sarah Jane Cavanaugh tells it, she earned a Purple Heart “for actions in Afghanistan,” and a bronze star with a “V” for valor. From handing out awards to acting as master of ceremonies, she certainly seemed like a true war hero. But there’s one small problem: the Marines told Inside Edition there’s no record of her serving in the military at all, let alone earning all those medals.
Air Force Lt. Colonel Will Villegas likens the reliance men in the military have on each other to the bonds of fraternity between Knights of Columbus.
Become a...
Air Force Lt. Colonel Will Villegas likens the reliance men in the military have on each other to the bonds of fraternity between Knights of Columbus.
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Air Force Lt. Colonel Will Villegas likens the reliance men in the military have on each other to the bonds of fraternity between Knights of Columbus.
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Ever wonder what goes into the making of military medals such as the Medal of Honor or Bronze Star? It's a lot more work than most people might think. We take a...
Ever wonder what goes into the making of military medals such as the Medal of Honor or Bronze Star? It's a lot more work than most people might think. We take a look at Graco Awards in Tomball, Tx., which just recently got a government contract for an order for about 10,000 Bronze Stars. The company believes the last few MOHs awarded may have been manufactured at their facility. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
Ever wonder what goes into the making of military medals such as the Medal of Honor or Bronze Star? It's a lot more work than most people might think. We take a look at Graco Awards in Tomball, Tx., which just recently got a government contract for an order for about 10,000 Bronze Stars. The company believes the last few MOHs awarded may have been manufactured at their facility. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
Learn More At: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/bronze-star
Authorized: February 4, 1944 and was retroactive to December 7, 1941.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is awarded to individuals who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight.
Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal are entitled to wear a "V" device on the ribbon bar and suspension ribbon if the Medal is awarded for heroism in combat. Additional awards are denoted by bronze and silver oak leaf clusters or gold and silver stars, depending on the recipient's Service Branch.
All the medal information is from "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20LW5WD7ZM743&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rhs6_WBS0ueyq_1sRlRDHUwWYEamMdbhyTa_nDoFVJ4F0gnrLe0SJsTxzcbBDyXH7Yp0-aLttjdgvQn79YJqWJr3e_ek9e4z9UP6-tzncvZEwATp8xthExBGbHGkglNWqAxnaTo4shdcY7_7nY3W6-5yb9aogDCTDwy2_n8roPsm6f90F1cBubmkuSCJLT2CIRUuBHSZwrQqUUCtlx0KzGDFgRFbFYBqXWVevFwiKPY.r1f0MQyNPW38JbyEYs5xOkXAq-oSLMqT3VZxixyAJKY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Military+Medals+of+America&qid=1726331907&s=books&sprefix=military+medals+of+america%2Cstripbooks%2C87&sr=1-1. Have fun, flip thru the book, click https://medalsofamericapress.com/books/military-medals-of-america/ . For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ .This video looks at the United States military Bronze Star Medal with all of its different devices for valor and additional awards used by the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. It looks at the changes in the special devices since World War II and the special circumstances awarding the Bronze Star to army combat veterans of World War II who earned the combat infantry badge or combat medical badge.Medals of America: To purchase replacement medals, ribbons, shadow boxes and more, visit https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ Special Thanks To: Medals of America for providing the medals in this video.
MOA Press: All this information is available in our books at https://moapress.com/
The Bronze Star is a premier American combat decoration awarded for both valor and merit. All the medal information came from the book "Military Medals of America" NOW ON SALE at https://www.medalsofamerica.com/military-medals-of-america-hardback. To flip thru the book click on https://medalsofamericapress.com/books/military-medals-of-america/ .
For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/ For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs For replacement medals, ribbons, insignia, shadow boxes and more, shop our on line catalog: https://www.medalsofamerica.com/online-catalogs
To purchase official United States medals, ribbons, badges and insignia plus shadow boxes and more, go to https://www.medalsofamerica.com/
All the information shown came from the book Military Medals of America at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=pd_.This video shows you the way the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and USCG awarded the Bronze Star medal and the different devices they use as well as examples of how to wear and display the medal. It covers the period 1941 to 2022.
As Sarah Jane Cavanaugh tells it, she earned a Purple Heart “for actions in Afghanistan,” and a bronze star with a “V” for valor. From handing out awards to acting as master of ceremonies, she certainly seemed like a true war hero. But there’s one small problem: the Marines told Inside Edition there’s no record of her serving in the military at all, let alone earning all those medals.
Air Force Lt. Colonel Will Villegas likens the reliance men in the military have on each other to the bonds of fraternity between Knights of Columbus.
Become a Knight: http://kofc.org/joinus
Subscribe now to keep up with the Knights! http://bit.ly/SubscribeKnightsOfColumbus
Stay connected on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KnightsofColumbus
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Ever wonder what goes into the making of military medals such as the Medal of Honor or Bronze Star? It's a lot more work than most people might think. We take a look at Graco Awards in Tomball, Tx., which just recently got a government contract for an order for about 10,000 Bronze Stars. The company believes the last few MOHs awarded may have been manufactured at their facility. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
The Bronze Star Medal, unofficially the Bronze Star, is a United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.
Whenever the medal is awarded by the Army and Air Force for acts of valor in combat, the "V" Device is authorized for wear on the medal and whenever the medal is awarded by the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for acts of valor or meritorious service in combat, the Combat "V" is authorized for wear on the medal.
Officers from the other Uniformed Services of the United States are eligible to receive this award, as are foreign soldiers who have served with or alongside a service branch of the United States Armed Forces.
General information
The Bronze Star Medal was established by Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (superseded by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, as amended by Executive Order 13286, 28 February 2003).
The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded by the Secretary of a military department or the Secretary of Homeland Security with regard to the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy, or by such military commanders, or other appropriate officers as the Secretary concerned may designate, to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States, after 6 December 1941, distinguishes, or has distinguished, herself or himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight—
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, India sent a contingent of 117 athletes and secured six medals—one silver and five bronze ...NeerajChopra, the star javelin thrower, bagged a silver medal ... Men’s hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, secured a bronze.
... brought gold medals home ... The swimmer went on to win three gold medals and a bronze in water polo in the 1924 Paris Olympics then two more gold medals in 1928, before starring in “Tarzan” films.
July 11, 1948 – December 14, 2024 ... Don was discharged in 1969 and received the BronzeStarMedal and Purple Heart for his combat injuries ... Don and Denise’s family grew to include a total of six children and nine grandchildren ... .
scoring lead with Matthew Tkachuk with 11 points each and was named to the tournament all-star team. Oddly, Matthews didn’t have a point in the bronze-medal game, despite the Americans’ 8-3 domination against Sweden.
Michael Fenzel, the governor’s close friend and former commander who had recommended Moore for the medal, pinned the BronzeStar for “meritorious service” onto the governor’s chest at the ceremony, The Washington Post reported.
... to bronze in the 4x400m ... The 28-year-old – who won a bronze with the US side in Paris and a runner-up medal in Dancing with the Stars – caused a sensation when she signed with Bristol Bears this month.
Manu, who was India’s star at the Paris Olympics with two Olympic bronze medals, is giving the Nationals a miss ... Krushnali J of Maharashtra won bronze with a score of 216.5.
... on "Dancing with the Stars"), Steph Curry knocking out France and so much more ... That effort earned him a bronze medal, the creative nickname "pommel horse guy," and a spot on "Dancing with the Stars.".
It was an historic games for New Zealand with 20 medals in total and a record ten gold medals. Dame LisaCarrington was once again the star with another three gold medals taking her Olympic haul to eight gold and one bronze.