WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Sil′ver Star′, [U.S. Army.]
  1. Militarya bronze star with a small silver star at the center, awarded to a soldier who has been cited in orders for gallantry in action, when the citation does not warrant the award of a Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross. Also called Sil′ver Star′ Med′al. 

'Silver Star' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Legion of Merit - battle star - star

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