SKU: 952

5/16" Gold Star Device

$ 4.20 USD

In stock

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Description

5/16" Gold Star Device

Criteria: Gold Star Devices, known generally as award stars, are decoration attachments issued by U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel to represent multiple bestowals of the same award. For instance, if a service member received three Achievement Medals, their service record would reflect the Achievement Medal with two gold award stars. An award star is similar to an oak leaf cluster, which serves the same purpose in the Army and Air Force.

Award stars are issued in two degrees, gold and silver, with silver considered the higher degree as is the tradition in the U.S. military. Silver award stars are issued in lieu of five gold, meaning that a silver star is provided for the 6th, 11th, 16th and so on, for subsequent awards of a decoration. There are no higher degrees of award stars authorized in lieu of five silver award stars.

Award stars are only issued for individual medals which are awarded for combat or meritorious actions. They are not issued for service medals, which receive service stars.

Shipping & Returns

99% of orders ship within 24 business hours, but please allow up to 2 business days for in-stock products to be packaged and shipped.

  • Online orders requiring next-day delivery must be placed by 11:00 a.m. (CST). After 11:00 a.m. please call us at 1-877-653-9577 to ensure that we can ship your order out on-time. NOTE: Please call us for all orders placed on Mondays requiring next-day delivery.
  • Federal Express orders do not require a signature upon delivery. If you need us to add the signature requirement, please leave a note in your order comments or call us at 1-877-653-9577.
  • If an item is temporarily out of stock you will be notified via email and given an estimated delivery time. Backordered items will be shipped separately from the original order via USPS First Class Mail. Expedited shipping for backordered items is available upon customer request.
  • We cannot guarantee delivery times to APO/FPO addresses. Shipments to APO/FPOs are affected by the logistical needs of particular theaters of operation. Please consult the USPS or unit mail rooms for information about delivery times to specific APO/FPO addresses. NOTE: Choosing an expedited shipping option for an APO/FPO address does not ensure faster delivery.
  • We cannot accept C.O.D. orders or deliveries.

Return Policy:

All items sold on USAMM are manufactured to the highest standards and we feel the same way about customer service. If you feel the need to return or exchange an item based on the guidelines below, we will gladly make it happen.

  • Merchandise must be in its original condition.
  • Merchandise can be returned for a full refund within four months of order date.
  • After four months from order date merchandise can only be returned for exchange or store credit.
  • After one year from order date no merchandise returns will be accepted.
  • Refunds will be issued to the original credit card.
  • Exchanges can be made for the same item or for items of equal or lesser value.
  • Any additional costs not covered in the exchange will require settlement by credit card before shipment.
  • Exchanges are subject to availability. A refund will be processed if the product is unavailable.
  • You must include a return address. For the safety of our employees, any package received without a return address on the outside of the package will be destroyed, and USAMM will not replace the contents of the package.
  • Please be aware, returned bulk orders of more than $1,000 will be subject to a 5% restocking fee.

NOTE: Special orders such as ribbon and medal mounting will be accepted for returns on a case by case basis. Ribbons and medals with attachments will not be accepted for return unless a mounting error was made.

Return Procedures:

  • Document return reason(s) on the original packing slip that came with the order. (If you don't have your original packing slip, just include a note letting us know why you're returning the product. Please include the original order number, purchaser name, address, and telephone number.)
  • Pack your return with the completed form (in the original package if possible) and send it to USAMM at:

    USAMM
    Attn: Customer Returns
    807 N Twin Creek Drive
    Killeen, TX 76543

Please note: USAMM’ facilities do not accept hand deliveries.

Overall rating: 4.909091 / 5 from 11 reviews.

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Review topics: [quality, shipping, service, price, awards].

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I have done quite a

"I have done quite a bit of business with USAMM over the past 9 months or so on behalf of our Police Department's commendations program. The availability of items is convenient and shipping is very fast. This is the very best supplier for ribbon mounts and devices."

Jessica W. (5/5)

Quality products

"Quality products"

mike w. (5/5)

Fast delivery and easy to

"Fast delivery and easy to navigate to build items on the sight."

Orlando J. (5/5)

Top Shelf Device for building a Shadow Box

"Good quality gold stars that I mounted on my ribbons from the Marine Corps League."

Michael S. (5/5)

This was exactly what I

"This was exactly what I was looking for, plus the price was right and delivery was much faster than I thought it would be. I plan to order in the future because the experience was so positive, and I will also recommend your site to friends. Thank you!"

Jessica W. (5/5)

One of the wires was

"One of the wires was off on one star in the bag. Probably wasn't soldered right. Mike"

Michael S. (4/5)

A Great Military Supplies Shop!

"EXCELLENT quality, price and service!"

Freeman T. (5/5)

Very pleased with the high

"Very pleased with the high quality of USAMM's products I purchased. The including devices for decorations and a nicely engraved nameplate."

Gordon P. (5/5)

WWII Medals

"They had all the medals, ribbons and stars that I needed to complete the shadow box that I'm making in honor of my father who served in the Navy during WWII. Good quality and fast shipping."

Dennis D. (5/5)

Original Valor Device

"USAMM always provides original military awards. Very pleased with the purchase."

Lawrence D. (5/5)

Q&A

does this gold star have prongs?
Yes, this device has prongs.
Are these prong-less? so I could just glue it on.
The typically come with prongs, but you can request them to be prongless in the order comments.
5/16" Gold Star Device Devices / Attachments
USAMM, LLC.

5/16" Gold Star Device

$ 4.20 USD

5/16" Gold Star Device

Criteria: Gold Star Devices, known generally as award stars, are decoration attachments issued by U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel to represent multiple bestowals of the same award. For instance, if a service member received three Achievement Medals, their service record would reflect the Achievement Medal with two gold award stars. An award star is similar to an oak leaf cluster, which serves the same purpose in the Army and Air Force.

Award stars are issued in two degrees, gold and silver, with silver considered the higher degree as is the tradition in the U.S. military. Silver award stars are issued in lieu of five gold, meaning that a silver star is provided for the 6th, 11th, 16th and so on, for subsequent awards of a decoration. There are no higher degrees of award stars authorized in lieu of five silver award stars.

Award stars are only issued for individual medals which are awarded for combat or meritorious actions. They are not issued for service medals, which receive service stars.

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