“ No more than one Bronze Star Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for such succeeding heroic or meritorious achievement or service justifying such an award a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the medal as prescribed by appropriate regulations. ”

“ Authorizing Award of the Bronze Star Medal
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:
The Bronze Star Medal, with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances, which was first established by Executive Order No. ”