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  • oak leaf cluster
    oak leaf cluster
    noun
    a U.S. military decoration in the form of a small bronze twig bearing four oak leaves and three acorns, worn on the ribbon of another decoration for valor, wounds, or distinguished service to signify a second award of the same medal.
  • oak-leaf cluster
    oak-leaf cluster
    noun
    an insignia consisting of oak leaves and acorns awarded to holders of certain military decorations to indicate a further award of the same decoration

oak leaf cluster

American  

noun

  1. a U.S. military decoration in the form of a small bronze twig bearing four oak leaves and three acorns, worn on the ribbon of another decoration for valor, wounds, or distinguished service to signify a second award of the same medal.

oak-leaf cluster British  

noun

  1. an insignia consisting of oak leaves and acorns awarded to holders of certain military decorations to indicate a further award of the same decoration

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Etymology

Origin of oak leaf cluster

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

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