US Bronze Star Miniature Medal

The US Bronze Star Miniature Medal is a reduced-scale version of the Bronze Star Medal, an award established by Executive Order in 1944. The Bronze Star recognizes members of the United States Armed Forces for heroic or meritorious achievement or service in a combat zone. This miniature medal maintains the key features of the full-size award, including a bronze star-shaped design measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter, suspended from a ribbon with red, white, and blue stripes. The reverse side of the medal is typically inscribed with “Heroic or Meritorious Achievement.” Miniature medals are commonly worn on formal dress uniforms for ceremonial occasions when full-size medals are not appropriate. This item is suitable for collectors of United States military decorations or those seeking to accurately represent military dress insignia. It provides an example of official US military recognition from World War II to the present.