This is a list of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China, usually known as Taiwan after 1949. 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.
Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted [1] |
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1 (Grand Cordon) [2] | Distinguished contributions to national defense | ![]() | 8 November 1937 | |
1 (Grand Cordon) [2] | Outstanding contributions to national defense | ![]() | 15 May 1929 | |
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) | ![]() | |||
1 (Ribbon) | Bravery in combat | ![]() | 23 September 1944 | |
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) | ![]() | |||
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 | ![]() | ||
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 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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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) |
Name | Grades [6] | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted [1] |
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Medal of the Armed Forces [7] 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 [7] 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 [7] 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) [8] | Soldiers who are wounded in combat. | ![]() | Dec 1945 |
Medal of the Spirit of Chu [7] 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 |
Name | Grades [6] | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted [1] |
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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 |
Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted [1] |
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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 |
Marine Corps Medal 陸戰獎章 | 1 (Ribbon) | Contributions in combat, training, or research. | ![]() | 30 August 1972 |
Name | Grades [6] | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted [1] |
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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 [9] 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 [9] 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 |
Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted [1] |
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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 |
Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted [1] |
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功標 | ||||
NCO Soldier Honor Medal 士官士兵榮譽紀念章 | ||||
Anti-Japanese War Victory Medal 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 |
Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted [1] |
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Order of Brilliant Jade 采玉大勳章 | 1 (Grand Cordon) | President of the Republic of China and Foreign heads of state. | ![]() | 2 December 1933 |
1 (Grand Cordon) | Contributions to national development. | ![]() | 12 February 1941 | |
1 (Grand Cordon) | 1. Implementation of the Three Principles of the People 2. Anti-communism (historical) and National development 3. Revival of Chinese culture 4. Implementation of democratic reforms | ![]() | 11 January 1980 | |
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) | ![]() | |||
1 (Special Grand Cordon) | Contributions to national and societal development. | ![]() | 12 February 1941 | |
2 (Grand Cordon) | ![]() | |||
3 (Purple Grand Cordon) | ![]() | |||
4 (Special Cravat) | ![]() | |||
5 (Cravat) | ![]() | |||
6 (Special Rosette) | ![]() | |||
7 (Rosette) | ![]() | |||
8 (Special Ribbon) | ![]() | |||
9 (Ribbon) | ![]() | |||
Public Servants' Service Medal | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Medal of Culture 文化獎 | 1 (Gold) | Contributions to the cultural affairs of the Republic of China. | ![]() | 31 January 2020 [11] |
2 (Silver) | ![]() | |||
3 (Bronze) | ![]() | |||
Prior to the modern system, the Republican government established numerous orders that are now defunct.
After the founding of the Republic, the Provisional Government of the Republic of China (1912) in Nanjing established the following orders in 1912:
The Beiyang government re-established the honour system with the following orders:
Various warlords also issued their own orders and commemorative medals.
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