The Silver Star. "Authorized on 9 July 1918 to all members of the United States Armed Forces, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the U.S. or while serving with friendly foreign forces. Bronze and silver oak leaf clusters denote multiple awards (Army/Air Force). Silver and gold stars denote multiple awards (Navy/Marine Corps./Coast Guard) Regulation full size, current strike medal with pin back broach from the manufacturer that supplies the U.S. Government."
; "Silver Star")