Any medal of honor, Air Force cross, 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.
Structure US Code
Subtitle D— Air Force and Space Force
CHAPTER 937— DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
§ 9272. Air Force cross: award
§ 9273. Distinguished-service medal: award
§ 9274. Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service medal: limitations on award
§ 9275. Medal of honor; Air Force cross; distinguished-service medal: delegation of power to award
§ 9279. Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations
§ 9280. Airman’s Medal: award; limitations
§ 9281. Service medals: issue; replacement; availability of appropriations
§ 9282. Medals: posthumous award and presentation
§ 9284. Medal of honor: duplicate medal