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"d. Bronze "V" (Combat Distinguishing Device).
Prior to 4 April 1974, the "V" was authorized for wear on
the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service
Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and Navy
Achievement Medal. Between 4 April 1974 and 17 January
1991, the "V" was authorized for wear on the Distinguished
Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Joint Service
Commendation Medal and Navy Commendation Medal. On 17
January 1991, the "V" was authorized for wear on the Legion
of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal,
Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. The "V" is
authorized for wear on these decorations if the award is
for acts or services involving direct participation in
combat operations. In all cases, the Combat Distinguishing
Device may only be worn if specifically authorized in the
citation. Eligibility for the Combat Distinguishing Device
shall be based solely on acts or services by individuals
who are exposed to personal hazard due to direct hostile
actions, and not upon the geographical area in which the
acts or services are performed. Each case must be judged
on its own merits."

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In all cases, the Combat Distinguishing
Device may only be worn if specifically authorized in the
citation.

In all cases, the Combat Distinguishing
Device may only be worn if specifically authorized in the
citation.

In all cases, the Combat Distinguishing
Device may only be worn if specifically authorized in the
citation.

In all cases, the Combat Distinguishing
Device may only be worn if specifically authorized in the
citation.

In all cases, the Combat Distinguishing
Device may only be worn if specifically authorized in the
citation.