Gold Star (disambiguation)

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

Gold Star, Goldstar or similar may also refer to:

Art, entertainment, and media

Fictional characters

  • Goldstar (comics), the name of several fictional characters from DC Comics
  • Commissioner Goldstar, a major character in Fresh Beat Band of Spies
  • Arcus, also known as Gold Star Designs, the protagonist of Acception

Music industry

  • 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

Brands and enterprises

  • BSA Gold Star, 500 cc 4-stroke production motorcycle
  • Gold Star Chili, restaurant located in Cincinnati, Ohio known for serving Cincinnati-style chili
  • Goldstar (beer), an Israeli brand of beer
  • GoldStar, former Korean electronics company and predecessor to LG Electronics (which still uses the name as a budget brand in the US)
  • Goldstar Events, an online discount ticket retailer for entertainment events

Military

  • Gold 5/16 inch star, a United States ribbon device indicating an additional award
  • Gold Star Service Banner, United States service flag for family of members who died during military service

Sports

  • Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (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

Other uses

  • Gold Star Bridge, a pair of steel truss bridges located in New London, Connecticut, U.S.
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See also

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