Breast Star
Breast Star. An ornamental medallic item, as an order or decoration in the shape of a star, intended to be worn on the chest. Breast stars are usually of higher rank than a pendant medal and are often accompanied by a sash and/or a medal on a neck ribbon.
excerpted with permission from
An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology
For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators
COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON
Roger W. Burdette, Editor