[Eric in the Ozarks]

I thought the gold star above the jump wings was "master jumper" or something like that...100 or 300 jumps.

[leadpenny]

That's all silver. I'm talking about a gold star right on the wings.

[freepersup]

I think a 'gold' star means the wearer has made 5 combat jumps. Very rare- near God-like status amongst jumper and military community... coveted by 'some' having never made a combat jump / highly respected and admired by all others