Bronze Star Medal (BSM) | Medals of America

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Authorized: February 4, 1944 and was retroactive to December 7, 1941.

Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is awarded to individuals who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight.

Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal are entitled to wear a "V" device on the ribbon bar and suspension ribbon if the Medal is awarded for heroism in combat. Additional awards are denoted by bronze and silver oak leaf clusters or gold and silver stars, depending on the recipient's Service Branch.