There is no such thing as a “V device” on a Silver Star.
Bronze Stars with a “V device” indicate it was awarded for bravery.
Bronze Stars without a “V device” are for “meritorious achievement” or “meritorious service” in a combat zone. They were the company-grade officers’ “I was there medal” in RVN.
All Silver Star awards are for “gallantry.” Therefore these is no need for a “V device” as all Silver Stars involve valor/bravery.
Exactly.
And in the election, his supporters tried saying there was.