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(All Services) For distinguished gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States or while serving with friendly forces against an opposing enemy force. The Silver Star is the third highest military award designated solely for heroism in combat. Established in 1918 as the Citation Star, in 1932 it was redesignated as a medal with a retroactive provision that allowed servicemen as far back as the Spanish-American War (1898) to receive it for gallant actions.
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Army & AF
wear a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for subsequent awards.
Navy, USMC & CG wear a Gold Star
for each subsequent award. 
A silver
Oak Leaf Cluster is worn in lieu of 5 Bronze OLCs.
A Silver Star is worn in
lieu of 5 Gold Stars.
