The oak leaf cluster is a miniature bronze or silver oak leaf that may be worn by service members of the seven uniformed services of the United States on certain medals and ribbons issued by the United States Army, Air Force, and Department of Defense. The oak leaf cluster denotes subsequent decorations and awards. Each bronze oak leaf cluster is worn to denote an addition award of the same decoration or award, while a silver oak leaf cluster is worn to to represent five bronze oak leaf clusters. The oak leaf cluster must be authorized for wear in order to be worn on certain decorations or awards.
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