Not more than one Navy cross, distinguished-service medal, silver star medal, distinguished flying cross, or Navy and Marine Corps Medal may be awarded to a person. However, for each succeeding act or service that would otherwise justify the award of such a medal or cross, the President may award a suitable bar, emblem, or insignia to be worn with the decoration and corresponding rosette or other device.
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Subtitle C— Navy and Marine Corps
CHAPTER 837— DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 8293. Distinguished-service medal
§ 8295. Distinguished flying cross
§ 8296. Navy and Marine Corps Medal
§ 8301. Delegation of power to award
§ 8304. Availability of appropriations
§ 8305. Commemorative or special medals: facsimiles and ribbons
§ 8306. Medal of honor: duplicate medal