service star

Campaign participation emblem

A service star is a small metal emblem worn on a military ribbon or medal to indicate additional awards of the same decoration or periods of service.

Each star represents one additional campaign, tour of duty, or repeat commendation: He wore three service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal.

Also called a campaign star or battle star depending on context.

Related

veteran · campaign · ribbon · bronze · silver · gold · deployment · active duty · honor · badge · combat · tour · duty · rank · insignia · pinned · dress uniform · uniform

Opposites
military recognition status

service stardishonorable discharge

Punitive military separation

court-martial · demotion · letter of reprimand · dismissal · conduct unbecoming

military participation

service stardraft dodger

One who avoids compulsory enlistment

conscientious objector · deserter · AWOL · dereliction of duty · malingerer

Family

service, star, serve, servant, servile, servitude, serving, services, serviced

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