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—

1. (a) The widow or widower;
2. (b) If none, to a child (including step, foster, or adopted child), according to age (i.e., oldest to youngest);
3. (c) If none, to a parent (including step, foster, or adoptive parent);

4. (d) 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.