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[1] |
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國光勳章 |
1 (Grand Cordon)[2] | Distinguished contributions to national defense | 8 November 1937 | |
青天白日勳章 |
1 (Grand Cordon)[2] | Outstanding contributions to national defense | 15 May 1929 | |
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)[3] | ||||
4 (Special Cravat)[4] | ||||
5 (Cravat)[4] | ||||
6 (Special Rosette) | ||||
7 (Rosette) | ||||
8 (Special Ribbon) | ||||
9 (Ribbon) | ||||
忠勇勳章 |
1 (Ribbon) | Bravery in combat | 23 September 1944 | |
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)[3] | ||||
4 (Special Cravat)[4] | ||||
5 (Cravat)[4] | ||||
6 (Special Rosette) | ||||
7 (Rosette) | ||||
8 (Special Ribbon) | ||||
9 (Ribbon) | ||||
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 or above and who have commanded a Division-level unit or above, and took the oath to unify the country in 1926, Guangdong. | 8 July 1936 |
Name | Grades[5] | Awarded for | Instituted |
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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) |
Military medals[]
General Armed Forces medals[]
Name | Grades[6] | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted[1] |
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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)[8] | 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[6] | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted[1] |
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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 |
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Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted[1] |
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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[6] | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted[1] |
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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[1] |
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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[1] |
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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.[10] | ||
陸海空軍官校榮譽旗旗標 |
Civilian orders[]
Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted[1] |
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采玉勳章 |
1 (Grand Cordon) | Foreign heads of state. | 2 December 1933 | |
中山勳章 |
1 (Grand Cordon) | Contributions to national development. | NA | 12 February 1941 |
中正勳章 |
1 (Grand Cordon) | 1. Implementation of the Three Principles of the People 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. | 12 February 1941 | |
2 (Grand Cordon) | ||||
3 (Green Grand Cordon) | ||||
4 (Special Cravat) | ||||
5 (Cravat) | ||||
6 (Special Rosette) | ||||
7 (Rosette) | ||||
8 (Special Ribbon) | ||||
9 (Ribbon) | ||||
景星勳章 |
1 (Special Grand Cordon) | Contributions to national and societal development. | 12 February 1941 | |
2 (Grand Cordon) | ||||
3 (Green Grand Cordon) | ||||
4 (Special Cravat) | ||||
5 (Cravat) | ||||
6 (Special Rosette) | ||||
7 (Rosette) | ||||
8 (Special Ribbon) | ||||
9 (Ribbon) | ||||
NA | NA | NA | NA |
Notes[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Date of institution given is of the first incarnation of the award. Changes since then of the design and/or grades are noted separately. Dates of institution obtained from Ministry of National Defense and Office of the President, see References below.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Order of National Glory and Order of Blue Sky and White Sun had a Rosette device until 19 November 1980
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Order of Precious Tripod, 3rd Class and Order of Resplendent Banner, 3rd Class had no device prior to 19 November 1980
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The Special Cravat and Cravat grades are neck orders.
- ↑ Prior to 1 August 1935 the Honour Sabre was presented in nine grades, from 9 stars to 1 star, respectively. On the current design, lions are carved in golden relief on the scabbard and hilt.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 For all medals with A and B grades, A grade medals are awarded to officers holding the rank of Major or above, and B grade medals are awarded to soldiers of ranks including and below Captain.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 First time recipients receive the Second Class of the medal, second time recipients receive the First Class of the medal, and further decorations are to be denoted with award stars.
- ↑ First time recipients receive 1 silver star; Second time recipients 2 silver stars; Third time 3 silver stars; Beyond 3, every 3 silver stars is exchanged for a gold star.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 First time recipients receive the Second Class of the medal and second time recipients receive the First Class of the medal.
- ↑ http://lis.ly.gov.tw/lghtml/lawstat/html/0141000.htm
References[]
- Explanation of Decorations. Department of Public Service, Ministry of National Defense, ROC. <http://www.mnd.gov.tw/people/f/index.htm>
- Orders, Decorations and Medals of Taiwan (Republic of China). Medals of the World. <http://www.medals.org.uk/taiwan/taiwan-text.htm>
- National Seal and Orders. Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan). <http://www.president.gov.tw/1_art/subject-02.html>
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