WWII Bronze Star Medal
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dennis Thomas Bosio Sr.
American, 1916 - 1997
Datec. 1942-1945
Medium(a-b) Copper alloy, silk, non-magnetic white metal alloy
(c) Copper alloy, non-magnetic white metal alloy
(d) leather, velvet
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (a: overall length x width of medal): 3 × 1 3/8in. (7.6 × 3.5cm)
Primary Dimensions (b: overall length x height of ribbon): 1 3/8 × 3/8in. (3.5 × 1cm)
Primary Dimensions (c: overall length of lapel button): 5/8in. (1.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (d: overall length x height x width of case): 6 1/2 × 1 × 3 1/2in. (16.5 × 2.5 × 8.9cm)
Primary Dimensions (b: overall length x height of ribbon): 1 3/8 × 3/8in. (3.5 × 1cm)
Primary Dimensions (c: overall length of lapel button): 5/8in. (1.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (d: overall length x height x width of case): 6 1/2 × 1 × 3 1/2in. (16.5 × 2.5 × 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Dennis T. Bosio, Jr.
DescriptionWWII Bronze Star Medal awarded to Dennis T. Bosio, Sr. in original box consisting of the (a) medal, (b) service ribbon, (c) lapel button, and (d) case. A (e) letter dated September 12, 1944 awarding the Bronze Star Medal to Bosio is stored in the manuscript collection (Ms 102205).
(a) The medal is a bronze five point star with a raised center star in the center of the medal. It has a red silk ribbon with a blue center stripe surrounded by two thin white stripes. On the back is raised letter text and an engraved inscription, "HEROIC OR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT."
(b) The service ribbon is a red silk ribbon with a blue center stripe surrounded by two thin white stripes.
(c) The lapel button has a red background with three vertical white stripes on both ends.
(d) Original box with "BRONZE STAR / MEDAL" printed in gold on top of cover.
(a) The medal is a bronze five point star with a raised center star in the center of the medal. It has a red silk ribbon with a blue center stripe surrounded by two thin white stripes. On the back is raised letter text and an engraved inscription, "HEROIC OR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT."
(b) The service ribbon is a red silk ribbon with a blue center stripe surrounded by two thin white stripes.
(c) The lapel button has a red background with three vertical white stripes on both ends.
(d) Original box with "BRONZE STAR / MEDAL" printed in gold on top of cover.
Object number2024.78.4a-e
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
NotesSubject Note: The Bronze Star was authorized on February 4, 1944 and retroactive to December 7, 1941. This medal is awarded to individuals of the armed forces for heroism in combat not involving aerial flight or for meritorious service.On View
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