Editing Service star (section)

== Earlier service stars and battle stars==
Service stars (were sometimes referred to as campaign stars or battle stars) were also authorized for the [[World War I Victory Medal (United States)|World War I Victory Medal]], [[American Defense Service Medal]], [[American Campaign Medal]], [[European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal]], and [[Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal]]. The specific manner of wear and symbolism of the stars varied from medal to medal. For example, an American Campaign Medal with a bronze service star indicated the service member had participated in an antisubmarine campaign. On other medals, bronze service stars were used on the medal's service ribbon for those recipients of medals in possession of authorized campaign clasps for those medals.

===Navy warships===
Historically, during [[Most decorated US ships of World War II|World War II]] and the [[Korean War]], commendations called "battle stars" were issued to United States Navy warships for meritorious participation in battle, or for having suffered damage during battle conditions. As an example, the [[USS Enterprise (CV-6)#Awards and commendations|USS ''Enterprise'' (CV-6)]] received 20 battle stars for her combat service in World&nbsp;War&nbsp;II, more than any other U.S. vessel during World&nbsp;War&nbsp;II. Similarly, during the [[Vietnam War]] and afterwards, the [[Battle Effectiveness Award]] ("Battle E") took the place of receiving "battle stars" for superior battle efficiency in place of combat operations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Navy and Coast Guard (Battle/Efficiency) E Display Recognition Form |url=https://www.amervets.com/replacement/bate.htm#hst |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=www.amervets.com}}</ref>