What is "gold star"

The Gold Star medal is a special insignia that identifies recipients of the title "Hero" in the Soviet Union and some of its allies, and several post-Soviet states.

The Gold Star is the highest state decoration in the Soviet Union and several post-Soviet states.

Gold Star may also refer to:

In the military:

• Gold Bauhinia Star, the highest rank in Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong
• a gold star on a United States service flag, representing a family member who died during military service
  • Gold Star Families for Peace, United States based organization founded in January 2005
  • Gold Star Mothers Club, United States organization for the mothers of deceased servicemen
  • Gold Star Wives, United States organization for the families of deceased servicemen
• gold 5/16 inch star, a United States ribbon device indicating an additional award

In music:

• Gold Star Records, record label issued by the Quinn Recording Company of Houston, Texas, in the mid-20th century
• Gold Star Studios, major independent recording studio located in Los Angeles, California
• Gold Star Music, a record label

In other fields:

• BSA Gold Star, 500 cc 4-stroke production motorcycle
• Gold Star Bridge, pair of steel truss bridges located in New London, Connecticut, U.S.
• Gold Star Chili, restaurant located in Cincinnati, Ohio known for serving Cincinnati-style chili
• CAMS Gold Star, awarded to the winner of the Australian Drivers' Championship, the country's premier open wheel motor racing series
• Kinboshi or Gold Star, awarded in the sport of Sumo to any Maegashira-level wrestler who defeats any of the top-ranked Yokozuna in a bout