Ribbon Devices

Bronze Star	Silver Star
The bronze star represents participation in campaigns or operations, multiple qualifications, or an additional award to any of the various ribbons on which it is authorized.	The silver star is worn in the same manner as the bronze star, but each silver star is worn in lieu of five bronze service stars.
Silver/Bronze Stars	Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
When worn together on a single ribbon, the silver star(s) will be worn to the wearer's right of any bronze star(s).	The bronze oak leaf cluster represents second and subsequent entitlements of awards.
Silver Oak Leaf Cluster	Silver/Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
The silver oak leaf cluster represents sixth, 11th, etc., entitlements or in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters.	Silver oak leaf clusters are worn to the wearer's right of the bronze oak leaf clusters on the same ribbon.
The Valor Device	Valor Devices and Clusters
The "V" device represents valor and does not denote an additional award. Only one may be worn on any ribbon.	The "V" device, when worn on the same ribbon with clusters, is worn to the wearer's right of such clusters.