Name/Title
Medal, CommemorativeEntry/Object ID
2000.134.068Description
WW II, "Silver Star" medal w/a gold star w/silver star in center.
Star is suspended from a blue/white/red striped grosgrain ribbon on a bar pin.
This medal is a "citation star" of the U.S. Army, awarded for distiguished service through gallantry in combat against an enemy of the United States.
It ranks as 3rd highest valor decoration.
Medal is in original,unopened packaging.Use
Awarded for distiguished combat action during WW II.Collection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1932Notes
Date: 1932-To prestntLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Medal, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsMaterial
Metal, Ribbon, CellophaneCondition
Overall Condition
Excellent