An individual may not be awarded more than one of any type of decoration or medal under this chapter. For each succeeding act or service justifying the same decoration or medal, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the decoration or medal.
Structure US Code
Part B— Merchant Marine Service
CHAPTER 519— MERCHANT MARINE AWARDS
§ 51901. Awards for individual acts or service
§ 51904. Presentation to representatives
§ 51905. Flags and grave markers
§ 51906. Special certificates for civilian service to armed forces
§ 51907. Provision of decorations, medals, and replacements
§ 51908. Prohibition against unauthorized manufacture, sale, possession, or display of awards