by "brdlikmsc" <brdliksmsc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Jun 28, 2006 at 07:44 AM
A Bronze "V" device worn to denote Valor/Heroism.
Second and subsequent awards are denoted by bronze Oak Leaf Clusters;
a silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn in lieu of five bronze.
..............copied from http://www2.powercom.net/~rokats/decora.html#BS
The Bronze Star Medal is typically referred to by its full name (including
the word "Medal") to differentiate the decoration from bronze service
stars
which are worn on campaign medals and service awards. copied from
WIKIPEDIA.ORG In other words the bronze service stars are small 3/16
inch
stars worn on campaign ribbons to denote additional awards of the same
ribbon/medal etc.while the Bronze Star Medal is for heroic or meritorious
service in action .
"Bob" <bohica610@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> The purple heart uses the oak leafs to indicate more than one award.
> Does the arrow head on the bronze star indicate the same? Is there any
> difference between the bronze star and the bronze service star?
>
> This question was probably best asked in another military group, but
> they are so full of crap from assholes that an honest question doesn't
> stand a chance of being answered.
>
> Tia.
>
> Bob S.
>
