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Gold Star Device (Miniature Medal Size)

Gold Star Device (Miniature Medal Size)

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.

$ 4.60 USD

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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Excellent!

"I am retired and need my mini-medal with four starts for my dress blues to attend an event. There is no way I could get the starts straight myself. USAMM took care of the problem with a phone call and not a lot of money. Well done."

— Michael D. (5/5)

Good Items

"Got all my items promptly and in good shape. Thanks You"

— Gerald G. (5/5)

Great service, even to Australia!

"After having served in the US Navy for 10 years, I have been living in Australia for the past 32 years. Getting all my military medals updated was made easy by using USAMM! Good selection, fair prices and great service! Thank you all!"

— Kevin D. (5/5)

Submarine Patrol Pin

"Very nice patrol pin. I ordered silver & gold stars. Easy to add to pin. Gold star broke but was able to glue on! Would definitely recommend’"

— Nancy B. (5/5)

Just as advertised

"Just as advertised"

— Stephen E. (5/5)

Shadow Box Complete

"Completed my shadow box and ribbons."

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Q&A

Are your devices flat on the back or do they have the two protruding prongs?
The device has prongs on the back.
what are the miniature stars made of, are they plastic or metal?
They are metal with a gold coating on them.
Gold Star Device (Miniature Medal Size) Devices / Attachments
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Gold Star Device (Miniature Medal Size)

$ 4.60 USD

Gold Star Device (Miniature Medal Size)

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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