United States: Bronze Star Medal with silver 'V' valor emblem for second 'Valour' award of BSM. Sold together with a miniature BSM

The BSM with silver 'V' valour emblem, denoting that the recipient had been awarded two Bronze Star Medals for 'Valour' (Combat Heroism)

Note the silver V emblem was instituted in 2017, and is common to all US Armed services. The award indicates that the recipient was 'twice' decorated for combat heroism. The Silver 'V' is worn on the below following decorations:

- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Bronze Star Medal
- Air Medal
- All 'Commendation' medals

Since 2019, bronze 'V' emblems indicate the recipient received their awards for a single act of combat heroism. Silver 'V' emblems indicate the recipient was 'twice' decorated for combat heroism, and gold 'V's indicate that the recipient was decorated thrice for combat heroism

The silk moire corded riband fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar. This with Federal contractors hallmark 'G-23'. The bar retaining its long hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued

The medal with 9mm crimp brooch issued from circa 1990-2023, as awarded for service in; Gulf War, Afghanistan War, Iraq War, War against Terrorism, Intervention in Panama, Somalia, Intervention in Haiti, Bosnian War & Croatian War

The miniature medal with adhesive residue on reverse

Condition: EF

Code: 23151