Wholesale Bullion Stars Badges

Military stars insignia are a common symbol used by many armed forces around the world to denote rank or to signify certain achievements or qualifications. The appearance and meaning of these stars can vary widely depending on the country and the specific branch of the military. Here are some examples of how stars are used in military insignia:



Rank Insignia:

United States:

Generals and Admirals: In the U.S. military, stars are used to denote the rank of general or admiral. For example, a one-star general is a Brigadier General, a two-star general is a Major General, and so on.

Lieutenant Generals: In the U.S. Army, a three-star general's insignia is three silver stars.

Full Generals: A four-star general's insignia has four silver stars.

Fleet Admirals: In the U.S. Navy, Fleet Admirals (an honorary rank) have five silver stars.

US Military Rank Insignia

Service Ribbons:

Some countries, like the United States, may use stars on ribbons to denote multiple awards or additional levels of recognition within a particular medal.

Aircraft Markings:

Stars are often used as national insignia on military aircraft to identify their country of origin.

US Air Force Roundel

Awards and Decorations:

In some cases, stars may be used to indicate subsequent awards of a particular medal or decoration.

Shoulder Boards and Epaulettes:

Stars are sometimes used on the shoulder boards or epaulettes of military uniforms to indicate rank or position.

Shoulder Boards

Collar Insignia:

Stars may also be used on the collars of uniforms to signify rank or certain appointments.