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22 Μαΐ 2024 · An oak leaf cluster device indicates the number of times the award was received. They may also denote additional achievements. These devices can be worn on a ribbon bar or the ribbon of the medal itself.
Every next Bronze Star awarded was to be shown by a bronze oak leaf cluster (US Army, Air Corps and Air Force) or a golden star (US Navy, Marines and Coast Guard). At every fifth award, the bronze and golden were replaced by a a silver oak leaf cluster or silver star.
3 Μαρ 2011 · Bronze and Silver Oak Leaf Clusters are common devices placed on many United States military awards and decorations signifying multiple bestowals of a particular award. The number of oak leaf clusters indicates the second and subsequent awards of the decoration.
The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a United States Armed Forces 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.
The Oak leaf cluster is a bronze or silver device that is designed to designate a subsequent awarding of a medal or ribbon. Most commonly used by the U.S. Air Force, the bronze oak leaf cluster represents one additional award while the silver oak leaf cluster represents five bronze.
In Commonwealth countries, a bronze oak leaf signifies a Mention in Despatches, and is worn as a gallantry award in its own right, rather than to signify multiple instances of campaign service. The Commonwealth equivalent of a United States oak leaf cluster is a medal bar worn with a campaign medal.
BRONZE STAR RECIPIENTS. Authorized on February 4, 1944, the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to members of all branches of military service. The medal may be awarded either for meritorious...
