"V" device - Wikipedia
Soldiers, including Army airmen, who were awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism in combat were now authorized to wear a bronze "V" on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal. Only one "V" was allowed to be worn on a ribbon.
Bronze Star Medal - Wikipedia
The Bronze Star Medal (without the "V" device) may be awarded to each member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 6 December 1941, was cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
Military Decoration Device "V" Device All Information - Military-Ranks.org
The Bronze Star Medal with the "V" device to denote heroism is the fourth highest military decoration for valor. Although a service member may be cited for heroism in combat and be awarded more than one Bronze Star authorizing the "V" device, only one "V" may be worn on each suspension and service ribbon of the medal.
Award Devices - Valor "V," Combat "C" and Remote "R"
Sep 21, 2017 · Effective 7 January 2016, the "V" device may only be authorized on the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Air Medal (AM), and Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). The "V" device is not authorized on any other ribbon or medal.
United States military award devices - Wikipedia
The devices vary between 3⁄16 inch to 13⁄32 inch in size and are usually attached to suspension and service ribbons of medals and to unit award ribbons. The devices are usually made of brass or metal alloys that appear gold, silver, or bronze in color with either a dull or polished look.
Military Decoration Device "V" Device (Army) All Information
The Bronze Star Medal with the "V" device to denote heroism is the fourth highest military decoration for valor. Although a service member may be cited for heroism in combat and be awarded more than one Bronze Star authorizing the "V" device, only one "V" may be worn on each suspension and service ribbon of the medal.
Bronze Star Medal with V Device - ArmyWriter.com
By direction of the President, the Bronze Star Medal with V Device is presented to Staff Sergeant Derald F. Cox, United States Army: For heroism, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam.
V Device - United States Army Institute of Heraldry
Dec 24, 2024 · The "V" device is a bronze block letter, V, 1/4 inch (.64cm) high with serifs at the top of the members. It is worn to denote participation in acts of heroism involving conflict with an...
"V" Device | Military Wiki | Fandom
The Secretary of the Navy authorized the Combat "V" for the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal on February 13, 1946. The device is currently authorized for certain decorations and awards to denote valor in combat, combat participation, or combat support participation.
United States Bronze Star Medal Military Decoration Information
The Bronze Star Medal with the "V" device to denote heroism is the fourth highest military decoration for valor. Although a service member may be cited for heroism in combat and be awarded more than one Bronze Star authorizing the "V" device, only one "V" may be worn on each suspension and service ribbon of the medal.