silver star
Lustrous pointed shape
A silver star is a five-pointed star used as a military decoration or rank insignia.
In the U.S.
Army, the Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in combat—a high honor below the Distinguished Service Cross.
Silver stars also appear on uniforms to indicate general officer ranks.
His grandfather earned a Silver Star in Korea.
- medalMetal honor token
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- valorCourage in danger
- purple heartViolet-hued tropical hardwood
- war heroOne honored for combat bravery
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- Rating Symbolsthumbs up, thumbs down, heart, hearts, letter grade
- military medalsPurple Heart, Medal of Honor, Iron Cross, Victoria Cross, Navy Cross
- ratingsA rating, rating, rating scale, rank, grade A
silver stardishonorable discharge
Punitive military separation
Medal of Honor · court-martial · desertion · dereliction of duty · general discharge
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