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US ARMED FORCES BRONZE STAR MEDAL -
This is a Bronze Star medal. As used by the US Armed Forces. Instituted in
1944 but retroactive to 1941. The requirements to receive this award are
to display heroic actions during combat. Not involving an arial fight.
All branches of service were eligible to receive this award.
When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the
ninth highest military award (including both combat and non-combat awards) in the order of precedence
of U.S. military decorations. Officers from the other federal uniformed services are also eligible
to receive the award if they are militarized or detailed to serve with a service branch of the armed
forces.
The back of the medal has a pin back to secure it to the uniform. The
words "Heroic or Meritorious Achievement" are writen around the center.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for US Military Medals
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point
out clearly defined areas that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my medal worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the items is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the American medals and awards in the collector's market is illustrated.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality
military antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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This US military medal may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other US military medals, you can do so by going to our
Vietnam War Special Forces Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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