The Coast Guard may award trophies, badges, and cash prizes to Coast Guard personnel or groups thereof, including personnel of the reserve components thereof whether or not on active duty, for excellence in accomplishments related to Coast Guard service, to incur such expenses as may be necessary to enter such personnel in competitions, and to provide badges or buttons in recognition of special service, good conduct, and discharge under conditions other than dishonorable.
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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