"V" device
A "V" device is a metal 1⁄4-inch (6.4 mm) capital letter "V" with serifs which, when worn on certain decorations awarded by the United States Armed Forces, distinguishes a decoration awarded for combat valor or heroism from the same decoration being awarded for a member's actions under circumstances other than combat.
| "V" device | |
|---|---|
Bronze "V" device | |
| Type | Ribbon device |
| Awarded for | Heroism in combat |
| Presented by | United States |
| Status | In use |
| Established | 22 December 1945 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | "C" device |
The decorations with which a "V" may be authorized differ among the military services, as well as the manner in which the "V" is worn and the name by which it is referred to. Until 2017, each service also used different criteria in determining whether a "V" could be authorized.
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