Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 7283

Civil War battle streamers

If, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, it is determined that a regiment or other unit of the Army is entitled to that honor, the regiment or unit may carry any appropriate Civil War battle streamer with its colors or standards.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 218Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(b)(11)132 Stat. 1838(, , § 3753; renumbered § 7283, , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

3753

[Uncodified].

Mar. 9, 1948, ch. 104, 62 Stat. 71.

The words “it is determined” are substituted for the words “upon verification in the War Department that it is entitled to such honors”.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–232section 3753 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .