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Silver Star

–noun U.S. Army.

a bronze star with a small silver star at the center, awarded to a soldier who has been cited in orders for gallantry in action, when the citation does not warrant the award of a Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross.

Also called Silver Star Medal.

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Silver Star
n. A U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action.

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Word Origin & History

Silver Star

U.S. military decoration awarded for gallantry in action, originally (1918) a small badge worn on the ribbon of a campaign medal; as a distinct medal, it was established Aug. 8, 1932.

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