The US Army and US Air Force use an oak leaf cluster to indicate a subsequent decoration (oak leaf clusters are also authorized for wear on some non-decorations); a bronze oak leaf cluster is equivalent to a gold star and a silver oak leaf cluster is equivalent to a silver star. See also Awards and decorations of the United States military United States military award devices Oak leaf cluster Service, battle, or campaign star References External links Devices and accouterments of United States military awards Star symbols