Order of National Glory
Highest military award of the Republic of China
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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]
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| Type | Military Order |
| Country |  Taiwan |
| Presented by |  President of Taiwan |
| Eligibility | Military |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 8 November 1937 |
| First award | 1943 |
| Final award | 1965 |
 Ribbon bar of the Order | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Honour Sabre of the Awakened Lion |
| Next (lower) | Order of Blue Sky and White Sun |
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| Traditional Chinese | 國光勳章 | ||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 国光勋章 | ||||||||
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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
| Image | Name of the recipient | Date of award | Ref |
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Chiang Kai-shek | October 10, 1943 | [7] |
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Fu Zuoyi | August 14, 1945 | [8] |
| Zhou Zhirou | August 14, 1945 | [9] | |
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He Yingqin | August 14, 1945 | [10] |
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Yu Dawei | January 1, 1965 | |