Star
Star. (2) A sub component of a decoration in the shape of a star usually bestowed in place of the decoration for a second, third, or later time. The star is employed in the United States, but in other countries and instances the second award is noted by a bar, clasp, oak leaf, maple leaf or other component.
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