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Order of the Cloud and Banner
Country Republic of China
StatusCurrently awarded
Established1935
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Loyalty and Valour
Next (lower)Order of Loyalty and Diligence

The Order of the Cloud and Banner (Chinese: 雲麾勳章/雲麾勛章) also known as the Order of the Resplendent Banner is a military award of the Republic of China. It was instituted on June 15, 1935 and is awarded in nine grades for contributions to national security.[1] The insignia of the order features a fluttering yellow flag, surrounded by white clouds on a blue field. This image is surrounded by golden rays.[2]

Grades

The order is divided into nine grades, they are as follows:[2]

Grade Name Grade Ribbon
1st Order of the Cloud and Banner (雲麾勳章) with Special Grand Cordon (特種大綬)[3]
2nd with Grand Cordon (大綬)[4]
3rd with Yellow Grand Cordon (黃色大綬)[4]
4th with Special Cravat (特種領綬)[5]
5th with Cravat (領綬)[5]
6th with Special Rosette (特種襟綬附勳表)[5]
7th with Rosette (襟綬附勳表)[5]
8th with Special Ribbon (特種襟綬)[5]
9th with Ribbon (襟綬)[5]

Notable recipients

See also

List of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China

References

  1. ^ ODM of Taiwan: The Order of Clouds and Banner
  2. ^ a b "Decorations of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Military Orders". Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan). Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  3. ^ "依據陸海空軍勳賞條例規定之勳章-一等雲麾勳章". Ministry of National Defense R.O.C. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  4. ^ a b "依據陸海空軍勳賞條例規定之勳章-二等-三等雲麾勳章". Ministry of National Defense R.O.C. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "依據陸海空軍勳賞條例規定之勳章-四等-九等雲麾勳章". Ministry of National Defense R.O.C. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
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