Order of National Glory
Military Order
Presenter
President of Taiwan
EligibilityMilitary
StatusActive
Established8 November 1937
Firstawarded1943
Lastawarded1965
HigherHonour Sabre of the Awakened Lion
LowerOrder of Blue Sky and White Sun
Caption 2Ribbon bar of the Order

traditional Chinese: 國光勳章; simplified Chinese: 国光勋章; pinyin: Guó Guāng Xūn Zhāng; Wade–Giles: Kuo2 Kuang1 Hsün1 Chang1 The Order of National Glory (Chinese: 國光勳章; pinyin: Guóguāng Xūnzhāng) is the highest military award of the Republic of China Armed Forces, the army of the Republic of China (Taiwan).[1][2]

Overview

The order was instituted on November 8, 1937[3], during the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War to recognize exceptional merit in safeguarding the nation. Only a few individuals have received this honor, including Chiang Kai-shek, He Yingqin, and Fu Zuoyi.[4]

Insignia

The insignia is a golden eight-pointed star, with a red Maltese cross and plum blossom between the arms of the cross; inside the cross is a depiction of an eagle with its wings outstretched, often accompanied by a red, white, and blue sash worn over the right shoulder.[5][6]

Recipients

ImageName of the recipientDate of awardRef
Chiang Kai-shekOctober 10, 1943[7]
Fu ZuoyiAugust 14, 1945[8]
Zhou ZhirouAugust 14, 1945[9]
He YingqinAugust 14, 1945[10]
Yu DaweiJanuary 1, 1965

See also

References

  1. ^ Dixson, D. S. Sung & Ho, Lawrence C. (1986), "Republic of China: A Reference Book", Hilit Publishing Company, p. 31
  2. ^ The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 8, Grolier, 1988, p. 601, ISBN 0-7172-0119-8
  3. ^ Werlich, Robert (1965), "Orders and Decorations of all Nations: Ancient and Modern, Civil and Military", Quaker Press, p. 56
  4. ^ "Chinese Medals of Honor". Taiwan Panorama. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  5. ^ "The Order of National Glory awarded to Chiang Kai-shek". Spink & Son. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  6. ^ "Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan)". Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  7. ^ "國光勳章" (in Chinese). 維基百科，自由的百科全書. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  8. ^ "Order of National Glory / 國光勳章". Medals of Asia. Retrieved 2026-03-29. Theoretically, military personnel of all ranks are eligible for this order, but all five known recipients... were all commanders.
  9. ^ "Order of National Glory / 國光勳章". Medals of Asia. Retrieved 2026-03-29. Theoretically, military personnel of all ranks are eligible for this order, but all five known recipients... were all commanders.
  10. ^ "Order of National Glory / 國光勳章". Medals of Asia. Retrieved 2026-03-29. Theoretically, military personnel of all ranks are eligible for this order, but all five known recipients... were all commanders.