The President may delegate his authority to award the medal of honor, distinguished-service cross, and distinguished-service medal, to a commanding general of a separate army or higher unit in the field.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 737— DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 7272. Distinguished-service cross: award
§ 7273. Distinguished-service medal: award
§ 7279. Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations
§ 7280. Soldier’s Medal: award; limitations
§ 7281. Service medals: issue; replacement; availability of appropriations
§ 7282. Medals: posthumous award and presentation
§ 7283. Civil War battle streamers
§ 7284. Medal of honor: duplicate medal