Service Star
Service Stars are 3/16 inch bronze or silver stars that may be worn by the members of the seven uniformed services of the United States on service and campaign medals and ribbons and military badges. The star must be authorized for wear in order to be worn and denote additional awards or service periods in military campaigns.
Read more about Service Star: Description and Wear, Campaign Stars and Battle Stars, Parachutist and Freefall Badges
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