Any medal of honor, distinguished-service cross, distinguished-service medal, or silver star, or any bar, ribbon, rosette, or other device issued for wear with or in place of any of them, that is stolen, lost, or destroyed, or becomes unfit for use, without fault or neglect of the person to whom it was awarded, shall be replaced without charge.
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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