Description and Wear
The star is a metal device, 5⁄16 inches in height and may be authorized to be worn on the suspension and service ribbon of certain medals and awards with one point of the star pointing up. A gold star is worn to denote subsequent awards of the same decoration. A silver star signifies five awards as silver is considered the higher degree in the traditions of the United States Armed Forces. There are no higher degrees of 5⁄16 inch stars authorized in lieu of five silver 5⁄16 inch stars. The silver 5⁄16 inch star may sometimes be confused with the Silver Star medal, which is a personal decoration awarded for gallantry in action. On miniature medals, a special 1⁄8 inch star is worn in lieu of a 5⁄16 inch star.
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