The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the United States Armed Forces ' third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed …

Actions that merit the Silver Star must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U.S. combat decorations but do not merit award of the meet Medal of Honor or a...

This medal, designed by the firm of Bailey, Banks and Biddle, is a gilt-toned star of five points. On the obverse side in the center, is a small silver star, (the same size as the original citation star) centered …

The Silver Star, officially known as the Silver Star Medal, is the United States military's third-highest decoration for valor in combat. It is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces …

The Silver Star Medal was established by President Woodrow Wilson as the "Citation Star" during World War I, and was awarded solely by the U.S. Army, though it was presented by the War Department to …

4 days ago · On July 19, 1932, the Secretary of War approved the Silver Star medal to replace the Citation Star. This design placed the Citation Star on a bronze pendant suspended from the ribbon …

Aug 12, 2019 · The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the successor to the U.S. Army's "Citation Star" and the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' "Navy Commendation Star," a 3/16-inch diameter silver star device …