Chapter 110. To prohibit the unauthorized wearing, manufacture, or sale of medals and badges awarded by the War Department
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CHAP. 110.— An Act To prohibit the unauthorized wearing, manufacture, or sale of medals and badges awarded by the War Department. February 24, 1923.[[S. 4036](/us/bill/67/s/4036).][[Public, No. 438](/us/pl/67/438).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Medals of honor, etc.Unauthorized, wearing, etc., of, prohibited. That hereafter the wearing, manufacture, or sale of the congressional medal of honor, distinguished service cross, distinguished service medal, or any of the services medals or badges awarded by the War Department, or the ribbon, button, or rosette thereof of the form as is or may hereafter be prescribed by the Secretary of War, or of any colorable imitation thereof, is prohibited, except when authorized under such regulations as the Secretary of War may prescribe.
Punishment for. Any person who offends against the provisions of this section shall, on conviction, be punished by a line not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Approved, February 24, 1923.