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 |
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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 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 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 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 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 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 | |
大同勳章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Significant contributions to the Air Force in battle or in its construction | 14 June 1945 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |||
抗戰勝利勳章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Contributions to the Chinese nation during the Second Sino-Japanese War | 10 October 1945 | |
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... . |
8 July 1936 |
Name | Grades | Awarded for | Instituted |
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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 |
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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) | ||||
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) | ||||
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) | ||||
忠貞獎章 |
1 (Ribbon and Stars) | Soldiers who are wounded in combat. | Dec 1945 | |
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) | ||||
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 |
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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) | ||||
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) | ||||
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) | ||||
弼亮獎章 |
A (Ribbon) | Significant contributions in research. | 5 May 1958 | |
B (Ribbon) | ||||
景風獎章 |
A (Ribbon) | Being corruption-free and highly productive. | 5 May 1958 | |
B (Ribbon) | ||||
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 |
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海光獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Contributions in command or combat, for conspicuous gallantry and those wounded on duty. | 19 July 1951 | |
海功獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Contributions in combat. | 19 July 1951 | |
海勳獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Contributions to military strategy, military literature and technological research. | 19 July 1951 | |
海績獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Meeting labour service requirements. | 19 July 1951 | |
海風獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Those with good moral character, or for excellent performance during exercises or parades. | 19 July 1951 | |
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 |
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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 | ||
鵬舉獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | 540 flight hours or 180 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 |
雲龍獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | 480 flight hours or 160 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 |
飛虎獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | 420 flight hours or 140 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 |
翔豹獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | 360 flight hours or 120 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 |
雄鷲獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | 300 flight hours or 100 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 |
彤弓獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | 180 flight hours or 60 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 |
宣威獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Service to the Air Force. | NA | 2 March 1939 |
2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
3 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
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 | |||
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 |
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績學獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in academic competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 |
2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
射擊獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in marksmanship competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 |
2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
騎術獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in riding competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 |
2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
操舟獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in rowing competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 |
2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
飛行獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in aviation competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 |
2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
特技獎章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in martial arts or sports competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 |
2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
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 |
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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 |
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采玉勳章 |
1 (Grand Cordon) | Foreign heads of state. | NA | 2 December 1933 |
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 |
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 |
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 | |||
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 | |||
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