Are the medals on the forum profiles from medals earned in game form achv? Like Threading the Needle: Artisan has a little medal next it (Crafting > Weaver) and there are a few achv that have medals and/or stars but nothing else listed as a reward. What do the medals and stars mean?

Stars: Items > Items > "My body is a temple" (note: none of these have a title listed)
Medal and Star: Items > Materia > "Materia Hysteria" (note: there is a title listed)