"V" device
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A "V" device is a metal 1⁄4-inch capital letter "V" with serifs which, when worn on certain decorations awarded by the United States Armed Forces, distinguishes a decoration awarded for combat valor o
General Martin Dempsey in 2012 wearing a Bronze Star ribbon (third row from top, right side) with "V" device.
Bronze Star Medal
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The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritor
"V" device
…valor". On 22 December 1945, in War Department Circular 383, the United States Army decided to introduce the "V" device to distinguish the award of a Bronze Star Medal for acts of valor and heroism, rather than meritorious service. Soldiers, including Army airmen, who were awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism in…
An example of an army Bronze Star Medal citation, given for combat valor.
Marine Col. Richard E. Edgington after being awarded a Bronze Star