§ 550.1505 - Order of precedence.

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If the authorized agency official determines the agency will furnish a flag, it must be issued to one beneficiary pursuant to the following order of precedence—

The widow or widower;

If none, to a child (including step, foster, or adopted child), according to age (i.e., oldest to youngest);

If none, to a parent (including step, foster, or adoptive parent);

If none, to a sibling (including step, half, or adopted sibling), according to age; (i.e., oldest to youngest);

If none, to any individual related by blood or close family affiliation.