5/16 inch star

Not to be confused with the Silver Star medal or service stars.
5⁄16-inch star
5⁄16-inch star (gold)
TypeRibbon device
Awarded fordenoting a subsequent decoration
Presented byUnited States
StatusCurrently in use
5⁄16-inch star (silver)

A 5⁄16-inch star (9.7 mm) is a miniature gold or silver five-pointed star that is authorized by the United States Armed Forces as a ribbon device to denote subsequent awards for specific decorations of the Department of the Navy, Coast Guard, Public Health Service (PHS), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A gold star indicates a second or subsequent decoration, while a silver star is worn in lieu of five gold stars.

A 5⁄16-inch silver star is not to be confused with representing a Silver Star medal.

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