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oak leaf cluster
oak leaf clusternouna 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.
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oak-leaf cluster
oak-leaf clusternounan 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
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of oak leaf cluster
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
Example Sentences
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He ended his army career as a major of artillery in Gen. George S. Patton’s Third Army, earning a bronze star with an oak leaf cluster for his actions.
From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2021
In the 1960s, Stone was awarded a bronze star and a purple heart with oak leaf cluster for heroism in Vietnam.
From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2013
For his wartime service, he was awarded a Purple Heart, a Distinguished Flying Cross and an Air Medal with oak leaf cluster.
From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2011
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