Order of National Glory

Order of National Glory
TypeMilitary Order
Country Republic of China
Presented by
President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
EligibilityMilitary
StatusActive
Established8 November 1937
First award1943
Final award1965
Ribbon bar of the Order
Precedence
Next (higher)Honour Sabre of the Awakened Lion
Next (lower)Order of Blue Sky and White Sun
Order of National Glory
Traditional Chinese國光勳章
Simplified Chinese国光勋章
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinGuó Guāng Xūn Zhāng
Wade–GilesKuo2 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

Order of National Glory awarded to Chiang Kai-Shek

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

Image Name of the recipient Date of award Ref
Chiang Kai-shek October 10, 1943 [7]
Fu Zuoyi August 14, 1945 [8]
Zhou Zhirou August 14, 1945 [9]
He Yingqin August 14, 1945 [10]
Defense Minister Yu Ta-wei 國防部長俞大維 (U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Thomas H. Moorer calls on ROC Defense Minister Yu Ta-wei 美國海軍第七艦隊司令穆勒中將拜會國防部長俞大維) Yu Dawei January 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". 維基百科，自由的百科全書 (in Chinese). 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.
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