Regulations for the Navy Part IIICentral Regulations · 1957
The possession of Good Conduct Badge in accordance with the provisions of this section shall entitle a sailor to the Good Conduct Pay attached to the award(s).
297. Errors in Award of Badges. If a badge has been awarded or restored from an incorrect date, the qualifying period during which that badge must have been held before a further badge can be awarded or restored shall commence from the correct date from which the said preceding badge ought to have been awarded or restored. Over payments if any, made consequent on erroneous award shall not be recovered.