Medal of Devotion for National Defense
Chinese military decoration
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The Medal of Devotion for National Defense (Chinese: 献身国防纪念章) is a military decoration awarded by the Central Military Commission of China, first amended on May 4, 2010, then established on August 1, 2011.[1] It is divided into three levels.[citation needed]
TypeMilitary Medal
Awarded forMartyrdom, death or injury in the line of duty
Presented byCentral Military Commission
EligibilityMartyrs, Killed/Injured Military Workers (in respective order)
| Medal of Devotion for National Defense 献身国防纪念章 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military Medal |
| Awarded for | Martyrdom, death or injury in the line of duty |
| Presented by | Central Military Commission |
| Eligibility | Martyrs, Killed/Injured Military Workers (in respective order) |
| Status | Active |
| Established | August 1st, 2011 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal of Guarding the Frontiers |
| Next (lower) | Medal of Peace Mission |
Criteria
The medal is awarded to military officers, civilian employees and staff, and soldiers, posthumously to martyrs and those killed in the line of duty, and awarded to those disabled by injuries received in the line of duty.
- Martyrs are awarded posthumous golden medals
- A person who dies in the line of duty is awarded a posthumous silver medal
- A person who is disabled by injuries received in the line of duty is awarded a bronze medal[2]
Service ribbon
Golden
Silver
Bronze
