In those cases where a medal, or a bar, emblem, or insignia in lieu thereof, awarded pursuant to this chapter has been stolen, lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use without fault or neglect on the part of the individual to whom it was awarded, such medal, or bar, emblem, or insignia in lieu thereof, shall be replaced without charge, or, in the discretion of the Secretary, upon condition that the Government is reimbursed for the cost thereof.
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CHAPTER 27— PAY, ALLOWANCES, AWARDS, AND OTHER RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
§ 2731. Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and regulations
§ 2733. Medal of honor: duplicate medal
§ 2734. Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag
§ 2736. Distinguished service medal
§ 2738. Distinguished flying cross
§ 2740. Insignia for additional awards
§ 2741. Time limit on award; report concerning deed
§ 2742. Honorable subsequent service as condition to award
§ 2747. Awards and insignia for excellence in service or conduct