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The Bronze Star was authorized on February 4, 1944 and retroactive to December 7, 1941. This medal is awarded to individuals of the armed forces for heroism in combat not involving aerial flight or for meritorious service.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Bronze five point star with raised center star in center of medal; red silk ribbon with blue center stripe surrounded by two thin white stripes; Reverse: embossed letter text and engraved inscription "HEROIC OR MERITORIOUS SERVICE FOR EXHIBIT ONLY; medal bar ribbon; lapel pin. Dimensions 3-D: 7 × 3.8 × 0.6cm (2 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
 Inventory Number A19710115000 Credit Line Transferred from the United States Army, Office of the Adjutant General Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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