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| − | '''The Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Grand Cordon''' is the |
+ | '''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]]. The name and the design come from the [[Blue Sky with a White Sun]] symbol of the Republic of China and the [[Kuomintang]]. |
Unlike many other [[ROC medals]], Order of Blue Sky and White Sun comes only as a first class medal, without varying degrees of commendation; since 1981 it has been presented with the Grand Cordon, a very large ribbon, in this case a white ribbon with red and blue edges. Before that it came with a plain ribbon that is the smaller version of the modern grand cordon. |
Unlike many other [[ROC medals]], Order of Blue Sky and White Sun comes only as a first class medal, without varying degrees of commendation; since 1981 it has been presented with the Grand Cordon, a very large ribbon, in this case a white ribbon with red and blue edges. Before that it came with a plain ribbon that is the smaller version of the modern grand cordon. |
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==Notable recipients== |
==Notable recipients== |
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*[[Xie Jinyuan]], for his defense of the [[Defense of Sihang Warehouse|Sihang Warehouse]] in Shanghai during WW2. |
*[[Xie Jinyuan]], for his defense of the [[Defense of Sihang Warehouse|Sihang Warehouse]] in Shanghai during WW2. |
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+ | *[[Hu Lian]]: Hu commanded 11th Division and defended western Hubei. This was fast way to offensive capital Chongqing for Japanese army, but Hu defeated them successfully. |
*[[Claire Lee Chennault]], for his aid in defending China during [[World War II]] |
*[[Claire Lee Chennault]], for his aid in defending China during [[World War II]] |
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| − | *[[Huang Baitao]], for his campaign in |
+ | *[[Huang Baitao]], for his campaign in Henan in 1948 |
*[[Albert C. Wedemeyer]], for his role in reorganizing the training of the Chinese army |
*[[Albert C. Wedemeyer]], for his role in reorganizing the training of the Chinese army |
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*[[Chen Qingkun]] (陳慶堃), for his leading role in the Breakout of Yangtze River 長江突圍 during the civil war in 1949 |
*[[Chen Qingkun]] (陳慶堃), for his leading role in the Breakout of Yangtze River 長江突圍 during the civil war in 1949 |
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*[[:Category:Recipients of the Order of Blue Sky and White Sun|Recipients of the Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Wikipedia biographies.]] |
*[[:Category:Recipients of the Order of Blue Sky and White Sun|Recipients of the Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Wikipedia biographies.]] |
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* [http://blog.yam.com/rexkuang/article/5283379 青天白日勳章 (Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Grand Cordon)] |
* [http://blog.yam.com/rexkuang/article/5283379 青天白日勳章 (Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with Grand Cordon)] |
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A full Chinese-language listing of the recipients of the Order of Blue Sky and White Sun. |
A full Chinese-language listing of the recipients of the Order of Blue Sky and White Sun. |
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{{Orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China}} |
{{Orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China}} |
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[[Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of the Republic of China]] |
[[Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of the Republic of China]] |
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[[Category:Awards established in 1929]] |
[[Category:Awards established in 1929]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:08, 11 May 2016
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File:Order of Blue Sky and White Sun.jpg Order of Blue Sky and White Sun with the Grand Cordon | |
| Awarded by the Republic of China | |
| Type | Single-grade Grand Cordon |
| Eligibility | Military personnel only |
| Awarded for | Outstanding contributions to national defense |
| Status | Last awarded 2009 |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 15 May 1929 |
| First awarded | 1930 |
| Total awarded | 209 |
| Distinct recipients | 209 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of National Glory |
| Next (lower) | Order of Precious Tripod |
 Ribbon of the Order of the 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. The name and the design come from the Blue Sky with a White Sun symbol of the Republic of China and the Kuomintang.
Unlike many other ROC medals, Order of Blue Sky and White Sun comes only as a first class medal, without varying degrees of commendation; since 1981 it has been presented with the Grand Cordon, a very large ribbon, in this case a white ribbon with red and blue edges. Before that it came with a plain ribbon that is the smaller version of the modern grand cordon.
Notable recipients
- Xie Jinyuan, for his defense of the Sihang Warehouse in Shanghai during WW2.
- Hu Lian: Hu commanded 11th Division and defended western Hubei. This was fast way to offensive capital Chongqing for Japanese army, but Hu defeated them successfully.
- Claire Lee Chennault, for his aid in defending China during World War II
- Huang Baitao, for his campaign in Henan in 1948
- Albert C. Wedemeyer, for his role in reorganizing the training of the Chinese army
- Chen Qingkun (陳慶堃), for his leading role in the Breakout of Yangtze River 長江突圍 during the civil war in 1949
See also
External links
A full Chinese-language listing of the recipients of the Order of Blue Sky and White Sun.
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The original article can be found at Order of Blue Sky and White Sun and the edit history here.