List of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China
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This is a list of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China. This list is sorted in order of precedence of the highest grade of each award on a full military dress. The Honour Sabre is a special case and is listed separately under Military orders, as per its official classification by the Ministry of National Defense.

Military orders

Name Grades Awarded for Ribbon bar Instituted
Order of National Glory
Order of National Glory
The Order of National Glory is the highest military award of the Republic of China Armed Forces, the army of the Republic of China . It was established on November 8, 1937....


國光勳章
1 (Grand Cordon) Distinguished contributions to national defense 8 November 1937
Order of Blue Sky and White Sun
Order of Blue Sky and White Sun
The Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Grand Cordon is the Republic of China's second highest military award. Created in 1929, it is awarded for "outstanding contributions to national security under foreign invasion" and is second only to the Order of National Glory...


青天白日勳章
1 (Grand Cordon) Outstanding contributions to national defense 15 May 1929
Order of the Sacred Tripod
Order of the Sacred Tripod
The Order of the Sacred Tripod, Order of the Precious Tripod or Pao Ting is a military award from the Republic of China. It was created on 15 May 1929 for significant contributions to national security....


寶鼎勳章
1 (Special Grand Cordon) Repelling foreign invasion or quelling internal unrest 15 May 1929
2 (Grand Cordon)
3 (Red Grand Cordon)
4 (Special Cravat)
5 (Cravat)
6 (Special Rosette)
7 (Rosette)
8 (Special Ribbon)
9 (Ribbon)
Order of Loyalty and Valour
Order of Loyalty and Valour
Order of Loyalty and Valour is a military award from the Republic of China. It was created on 23 September 1944 for outstanding command in battle. It has one rank....


忠勇勳章
1 (Ribbon) Bravery in combat 23 September 1944
Order of the Cloud and Banner
Order of the Cloud and Banner
The Order of the Cloud and Banner is a military award of the Republic of China. It was instituted on June 15, 1935 and is awarded in nine grades for contributions to national security. It is also sometimes referred to as the Order of the Resplendent Banner....


雲麾勳章
1 (Special Grand Cordon) Contributions to the nation or quelling internal unrest 15 June 1935
2 (Grand Cordon)
3 (Yellow Grand Cordon)
4 (Special Cravat)
5 (Cravat)
6 (Special Rosette)
7 (Rosette)
8 (Special Ribbon)
9 (Ribbon)
Order of Loyalty and Diligence
Order of Loyalty and Diligence
Order of Loyalty and Diligence is a military award from the Republic of China. It was created on 23 September 1944 for person who contributes 10 years' service in the military and meeting academic criteria....


忠勤勳章
1 (Ribbon) 10 years' service in the military and meeting academic criteria 23 September 1944
Order of Grand Community
大同勳章
1 (Ribbon) Significant contributions to the Air Force in battle or in its construction 14 June 1945
Order of Cosmic Diagram
河圖勳章
1 (Ribbon) Bravery in combat with 1,800 hours of flight time or 600 missions in the Air Force 14 June 1945
Order of Book of Nature
洛書勳章
1 (Ribbon) Bravery in combat with 1,500 hours of flight time or 500 missions in the Air Force 14 June 1945
Order of Sublime Commencement
乾元勳章
1 (Ribbon) Bravery in combat with 1,200 hours of flight time or 400 missions in the Air Force 14 June 1945
Order of Renaissance and Honour
復興榮譽勳章
1 (Ribbon) 9 kills, 900 hours of flight time or 300 missions in the Air Force 3 December 1937
2 (Ribbon) 6 kills, 750 hours of flight time or 250 missions in the Air Force
3 (Ribbon) 3 kills, 600 hours of flight time or 200 missions in the Air Force
Order of Victory of Resistance against Aggression
抗戰勝利勳章
1 (Ribbon) Contributions to the Chinese nation during the Second Sino-Japanese War 10 October 1945
Order in Commemoration of the Tenth Anniversary of the Oath-taking of the National Revolutionary Army
國民革命軍誓師十週年紀念勳章
1 (Ribbon) Officers who hold the rank of Major General
Major General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...

 or above and who have commanded a Division
Division (military)
A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...

-level unit or above, and took the oath to unify the country in 1926, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...

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8 July 1936
Name Grades Awarded for Instituted
Honour Sabre of the Awakened Lion
Honour Sabre of the Awakened Lion
Honour Sabre of the Awakened Lion is an honour sabre from Republic of China. It was created in 1935 for awarding already-highly decorated officers who are deserving of more commendation. The honour sabre is the highest honour in military of the Republic of China....


醒獅勳刀
1 (9 Lions, yellow tassel) Already-highly decorated officers who are deserving of more commendation 23 November 1931
2 (7 Lions, blue tassel)
3 (5 Lions, red tassel)

General Armed Forces medals

Name Grades Awarded for Ribbon bar Instituted
Medal of the Armed Forces
陸海空軍獎章
A-1 (Ribbon) Outstanding performance or exhibiting special technical skills 15 August 1929
A-2 (Ribbon)
B-1 (Ribbon)
B-2 (Ribbon)
Medal of the Brilliant Light
光華獎章
A-1 (Ribbon) Outstanding performance or exhibiting special technical skills 7 September 1937
A-2 (Ribbon)
B-1 (Ribbon)
B-2 (Ribbon)
Medal of Victorious Garrison
干城獎章
A-1 (Ribbon) Outstanding performance or exhibiting special technical skills 7 September 1937
A-2 (Ribbon)
B-1 (Ribbon)
B-2 (Ribbon)
Medal of Loyalty and Integrity
忠貞獎章
1 (Ribbon and Stars) Soldiers who are wounded in combat. Dec 1945
Medal of the Spirit of Chu
莒光獎章
A-1 (Ribbon) Significant contributions to the Armed Forces in the areas of technology, logistics and finance. 12 June 1971
A-2 (Ribbon)
B-1 (Ribbon)
B-2 (Ribbon)
Medal of Victory of Resistance against Aggression
抗戰勝利獎章
1 (Ribbon) Contributions during the Second Sino-Japanese War. 8 January 1946

Army medals

Name Grades Awarded for Ribbon bar Instituted
Medal of Army Brilliance
陸光獎章
A (Ribbon) Being victorious in combat, proactively render assistance to friendly troops, and other significant contributions. 5 May 1958
B (Ribbon)
Medal of Outstanding Service
金甌獎章
A (Ribbon) Significant contributions such as destroying enemy forces, securing the border, preventing rebellions or participation in military projects 5 May 1958
B (Ribbon)
Medal of Bravery
虎賁獎章
A (Ribbon) Significant contributions during battle, such as destroying enemy fortifications, routing enemy reinforcements, and assisting the main force in combat. 5 May 1958
B (Ribbon)
Medal of Outstanding Staff
弼亮獎章
A (Ribbon) Significant contributions in research. 5 May 1958
B (Ribbon)
Medal of Army Achievement
景風獎章
A (Ribbon) Being corruption-free and highly productive. 5 May 1958
B (Ribbon)
Medal of Excellent Efficiency
寶星獎章
1-9 (Ribbon and Stars) 1 Star for every 3 years of service and meeting academic requirements, up to 9 Stars. 5 May 1958

Navy medals

Name Grades Awarded for Ribbon bar Instituted
Medal of Naval Brilliance
海光獎章
1 (Ribbon) Contributions in command or combat, for conspicuous gallantry and those wounded on duty. 19 July 1951
Medal of Naval Achievement
海功獎章
1 (Ribbon) Contributions in combat. 19 July 1951
Medal of Naval Merit
海勳獎章
1 (Ribbon) Contributions to military strategy, military literature and technological research. 19 July 1951
Medal of Naval Distinguished Service
海績獎章
1 (Ribbon) Meeting labour service requirements. 19 July 1951
Medal of Naval Disposition
海風獎章
1 (Ribbon) Those with good moral character, or for excellent performance during exercises or parades. 19 July 1951
Medal of Marine Corps
陸戰獎章
1 (Ribbon) Contributions in combat, training, or research. 30 August 1972

Air Force medals

Name Grades Awarded for Ribbon bar Instituted
Star Medal
星序獎章
1 (9 Stars) 9 kills. NA 5 May 1938
2 (8 Stars) 8 kills. NA
3 (7 Stars) 7 kills. NA
4 (6 Stars) 6 kills. NA
5 (5 Stars) 5 kills. NA
6 (4 Stars) 4 kills. NA
7 (3 Stars) 3 kills. NA
8 (2 Stars) 2 kills. NA
9 (1 Star) 1 kill. NA
Medal of Rising Roc
鵬舉獎章
1 (Ribbon) 540 flight hours or 180 missions. NA 14 June 1945
Medal of Flying Dragon
雲龍獎章
1 (Ribbon) 480 flight hours or 160 missions. NA 14 June 1945
Medal of Flying Tiger
飛虎獎章
1 (Ribbon) 420 flight hours or 140 missions. NA 14 June 1945
Medal of Winged Leopard
翔豹獎章
1 (Ribbon) 360 flight hours or 120 missions. NA 14 June 1945
Medal of Rapacious Condor
雄鷲獎章
1 (Ribbon) 300 flight hours or 100 missions. NA 14 June 1945
Medal of Vermilion Bow
彤弓獎章
1 (Ribbon) 180 flight hours or 60 missions. NA 14 June 1945
Medal of Awe-Inspiring
宣威獎章
1 (Ribbon) Service to the Air Force. NA 2 March 1939
2 (Ribbon) NA
3 (Ribbon) NA
Medal of Distinguished Service
懋績獎章
A-1 (Ribbon) Distinguished service in the areas of research, training, competitions and inspections. NA 8 April 1943
A-2 (Ribbon) NA
B-1 (Ribbon) NA
B-2 (Ribbon) NA
Exemplary Medal
楷模獎章
A-1 (Ribbon) Good conduct. NA 8 April 1943
A-2 (Ribbon) NA
B-1 (Ribbon) NA
B-2 (Ribbon) NA

Victory medals

Name Grades Awarded for Ribbon bar Instituted
Medal of Scholarship
績學獎章
1 (Ribbon) Achievement in academic competitions. NA 1 August 1935
2 (Ribbon) NA
Medal of Marksmanship
射擊獎章
1 (Ribbon) Achievement in marksmanship competitions. NA 1 August 1935
2 (Ribbon) NA
Medal of Horsemanship
騎術獎章
1 (Ribbon) Achievement in riding competitions. NA 1 August 1935
2 (Ribbon) NA
Medal of Seamanship
操舟獎章
1 (Ribbon) Achievement in rowing competitions. NA 1 August 1935
2 (Ribbon) NA
Medal of Flying
飛行獎章
1 (Ribbon) Achievement in aviation competitions. NA 1 August 1935
2 (Ribbon) NA
Medal of Special Skill
特技獎章
1 (Ribbon) Achievement in martial arts or sports competitions. NA 1 August 1935
2 (Ribbon) NA
Medal of Maintenance
修護獎章
1 (Ribbon) Excellence in maintenance work. NA 19 July 1971
2 (Ribbon) NA

Commemorative and Service awards

Name Grades Awarded for Ribbon bar Instituted
功標
士官士兵榮譽紀念章
抗戰勝利紀念章
蔣委員長西安蒙難紀念章
作戰負傷榮譽紀念章
克難英雄紀念章
國防部服務紀念章
外島地區服務紀念章
艱苦地區服務紀念章
各軍種服務紀念章
軍紀競賽個人優勝榮譽標
榮譽旗旗標 1 Loyalty and bravery.
陸海空軍官校榮譽旗旗標

Civilian orders

Name Grades Awarded for Ribbon bar Instituted
Order of Brilliant Jade
采玉勳章
1 (Grand Cordon) Foreign heads of state. NA 2 December 1933
Order of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Sun Yat-sen
Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese doctor, revolutionary and political leader. As the foremost pioneer of Nationalist China, Sun is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Nation" , a view agreed upon by both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China...


中山勳章
1 (Grand Cordon) Contributions to national development. NA 12 February 1941
Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang Kai-shek was a political and military leader of 20th century China. He is known as Jiǎng Jièshí or Jiǎng Zhōngzhèng in Mandarin....


中正勳章
1 (Grand Cordon) 1. Implementation of the Three Principles of the People
Three Principles of the People
The Three Principles of the People, also translated as Three People's Principles, or collectively San-min Doctrine, is a political philosophy developed by Sun Yat-sen as part of a philosophy to make China a free, prosperous, and powerful nation...


2. National development
3. Revival of Chinese culture
4. Implementation of democratic reforms
NA 11 January 1980
Order of Propitious Clouds
卿雲勳章
1 (Special Grand Cordon) Contributions to national and societal development. NA 12 February 1941
2 (Grand Cordon) NA
3 (Green Grand Cordon) NA
4 (Special Cravat) NA
5 (Cravat) NA
6 (Special Rosette) NA
7 (Rosette) NA
8 (Special Ribbon) NA
9 (Ribbon) NA
Order of Brilliant Star
景星勳章
1 (Special Grand Cordon) Contributions to national and societal development. NA 12 February 1941
2 (Grand Cordon) NA
3 (Green Grand Cordon) NA
4 (Special Cravat) NA
5 (Cravat) NA
6 (Special Rosette) NA
7 (Rosette) NA
8 (Special Ribbon) NA
9 (Ribbon) NA
Public Servants' Service Medal
NA NA NA NA
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