US WWII Victory Medal Question

[08SMLE48]

I have seen WWII Victory Medal ribbons with a 3/16th star device. What exactly does the star denote? I know on other awards the star means subsequent awards of that medal/ribbon but I can’t imagine that’s the case here.

[MAP]

The Star device is seen on campaign medals to recognize multiple operations but I have never heard of them being on a Victory Medal either. Maybe someone else knows something different.

[Tank Destroyer]

It was not authorized by the military but consensus is its veteran applied to denote combat service. I know combat star were applied to the ETO or PTO campaign medal and ribbon.

Marty

[08SMLE48]

Thanks Marty! Now that you say that I feel like I’ve hear something along those lines before