This is a list of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China, usually known as Taiwan after 1949. This list is sorted in order of precedence of the highest grade of each award on a full military dress. The Honour Sabre is a special case and is listed separately under Military orders, as per its official classification by the Ministry of National Defense.
| Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted[1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Grand Cordon)[2] | Distinguished contributions to national defense | 8 November 1937 | |||
| 1 (Grand Cordon) | Outstanding contributions to national defense | 15 May 1929 | |||
| 1 (Special Grand Cordon) | Repelling foreign invasion or quelling internal unrest | 15 May 1929 | |||
| 2 (Grand Cordon) | |||||
| 3 (Red Grand Cordon)[3] | |||||
| 4 (Special Cravat)[4] | |||||
| 5 (Cravat) | |||||
| 6 (Special Rosette) | |||||
| 7 (Rosette) | |||||
| 8 (Special Ribbon) | |||||
| 9 (Ribbon) | |||||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Bravery in combat | 23 September 1944 | |||
| 1 (Special Grand Cordon) | Contributions to the nation or quelling internal unrest | 15 June 1935 | |||
| 2 (Grand Cordon) | |||||
| 3 (Yellow Grand Cordon) | |||||
| 4 (Special Cravat) | |||||
| 5 (Cravat) | |||||
| 6 (Special Rosette) | |||||
| 7 (Rosette) | |||||
| 8 (Special Ribbon) | |||||
| 9 (Ribbon) | |||||
| 1 (Ribbon) | 10 years' service in the military and meeting academic criteria | 23 September 1944 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Significant contributions to the Air Force in battle or in its construction | 14 June 1945 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Bravery in combat with 1,800 hours of flight time or 600 missions in the Air Force | 14 June 1945 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Bravery in combat with 1,500 hours of flight time or 500 missions in the Air Force | 14 June 1945 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Bravery in combat with 1,200 hours of flight time or 400 missions in the Air Force | 14 June 1945 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | 9 kills, 900 hours of flight time or 300 missions in the Air Force | 3 December 1937 | |||
| 2 (Ribbon) | 6 kills, 750 hours of flight time or 250 missions in the Air Force | ||||
| 3 (Ribbon) | 3 kills, 600 hours of flight time or 200 missions in the Air Force | ||||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Contributions to the Chinese nation during the Second Sino-Japanese War | 10 October 1945 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Officers who hold the rank of Major General or above and who have commanded a Division-level unit or above, and took the oath to unify the country in 1926, Guangdong. | 8 July 1936 |
| Name | Grades[5] | Awarded for | Instituted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (9 Lions, yellow tassel) | Already-highly decorated officers who are deserving of more commendation | 23 November 1931 | |
| 2 (7 Lions, blue tassel) | |||
| 3 (5 Lions, red tassel) |
| Name | Grades[6] | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 (Ribbon) | Outstanding performance or exhibiting special technical skills | 15 August 1929 | ||
| A-2 (Ribbon) | ||||
| B-1 (Ribbon) | ||||
| B-2 (Ribbon) | ||||
| A-1 (Ribbon) | Outstanding performance or exhibiting special technical skills | 7 September 1937 | ||
| A-2 (Ribbon) | ||||
| B-1 (Ribbon) | ||||
| B-2 (Ribbon) | ||||
| A-1 (Ribbon) | Outstanding performance or exhibiting special technical skills | 7 September 1937 | ||
| A-2 (Ribbon) | ||||
| B-1 (Ribbon) | ||||
| B-2 (Ribbon) | ||||
| 1 (Ribbon and Stars)[7] | Soldiers who are wounded in combat. | Dec 1945 | ||
| A-1 (Ribbon) | Significant contributions to the Armed Forces in the areas of technology, logistics and finance. | 12 June 1971 | ||
| A-2 (Ribbon) | ||||
| B-1 (Ribbon) | ||||
| B-2 (Ribbon) | ||||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Contributions during the Second Sino-Japanese War. | 8 January 1946 | ||
| Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A (Ribbon) | Being victorious in combat, proactively render assistance to friendly troops, and other significant contributions. | 5 May 1958 | |||
| B (Ribbon) | |||||
| A (Ribbon) | Significant contributions such as destroying enemy forces, securing the border, preventing rebellions or participation in military projects | 5 May 1958 | |||
| B (Ribbon) | |||||
| A (Ribbon) | Significant contributions during battle, such as destroying enemy fortifications, routing enemy reinforcements, and assisting the main force in combat. | 5 May 1958 | |||
| B (Ribbon) | |||||
| A (Ribbon) | Significant contributions in research. | 5 May 1958 | |||
| B (Ribbon) | |||||
| A (Ribbon) | Being corruption-free and highly productive. | 5 May 1958 | |||
| B (Ribbon) | |||||
| 1-9 (Ribbon and Stars) | 1 Star for every 3 years of service and meeting academic requirements, up to 9 Stars. | 5 May 1958 |
| Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ribbon) | Contributions in command or combat, for conspicuous gallantry and those wounded on duty. | 19 July 1951 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Contributions in combat. | 19 July 1951 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Contributions to military strategy, military literature and technological research. | 19 July 1951 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Meeting labour service requirements. | 19 July 1951 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Those with good moral character, or for excellent performance during exercises or parades. | 19 July 1951 | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Contributions in combat, training, or research. | 30 August 1972 |
| Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (9 Stars) | 9 kills. | NA | 5 May 1938 | |
| 2 (8 Stars) | 8 kills. | NA | ||
| 3 (7 Stars) | 7 kills. | NA | ||
| 4 (6 Stars) | 6 kills. | NA | ||
| 5 (5 Stars) | 5 kills. | NA | ||
| 6 (4 Stars) | 4 kills. | NA | ||
| 7 (3 Stars) | 3 kills. | NA | ||
| 8 (2 Stars) | 2 kills. | NA | ||
| 9 (1 Star) | 1 kill. | NA | ||
| 1 (Ribbon) | 540 flight hours or 180 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 | |
| 1 (Ribbon) | 480 flight hours or 160 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 | |
| 1 (Ribbon) | 420 flight hours or 140 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 | |
| 1 (Ribbon) | 360 flight hours or 120 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 | |
| 1 (Ribbon) | 300 flight hours or 100 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 | |
| 1 (Ribbon) | 180 flight hours or 60 missions. | NA | 14 June 1945 | |
| 1 (Ribbon) | Service to the Air Force. | NA | 2 March 1939 | |
| 2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| 3 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| A-1 (Ribbon) | Distinguished service in the areas of research, training, competitions and inspections. | NA | 8 April 1943 | |
| A-2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| B-1 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| B-2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| A-1 (Ribbon) | Good conduct. | NA | 8 April 1943 | |
| A-2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| B-1 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| B-2 (Ribbon) | NA |
| Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in academic competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 | |
| 2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in marksmanship competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 | |
| 2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in riding competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 | |
| 2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in rowing competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 | |
| 2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in aviation competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 | |
| 2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Achievement in martial arts or sports competitions. | NA | 1 August 1935 | |
| 2 (Ribbon) | NA | |||
| 1 (Ribbon) | Excellence in maintenance work. | NA | 19 July 1971 | |
| 2 (Ribbon) | NA |
| Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 功標 | |||||
| 蔣委員長西安蒙難紀念章 | |||||
| 作戰負傷榮譽紀念章 | |||||
| 克難英雄紀念章 | |||||
| 國防部服務紀念章 | |||||
| 外島地區服務紀念章 | |||||
| 艱苦地區服務紀念章 | |||||
| 各軍種服務紀念章 | |||||
| 軍紀競賽個人優勝榮譽標 | |||||
| 榮譽旗旗標 | 1 | Loyalty and bravery.[8] | |||
| 陸海空軍官校榮譽旗旗標 |
| Name | Grades | Awarded for | Ribbon bar | Instituted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Grand Cordon) | President of the Republic of China and Foreign heads of state. | 2 December 1933 | ||
| 1 (Grand Cordon) | Contributions to national development. | 12 February 1941 | ||
| 1 (Grand Cordon) | 1. Implementation of the Three Principles of the People 2. Anti-communism (historical) and National development 3. Revival of Chinese culture 4. Implementation of democratic reforms | 11 January 1980 | ||
| 1 (Special Grand Cordon) | Contributions to national and societal development. | 12 February 1941 | ||
| 2 (Grand Cordon) | ||||
| 3 (Green Grand Cordon) | ||||
| 4 (Special Cravat) | ||||
| 5 (Cravat) | ||||
| 6 (Special Rosette) | ||||
| 7 (Rosette) | ||||
| 8 (Special Ribbon) | ||||
| 9 (Ribbon) | ||||
| 1 (Special Grand Cordon) | Contributions to national and societal development. | 12 February 1941 | ||
| 2 (Grand Cordon) | ||||
| 3 (Purple Grand Cordon) | ||||
| 4 (Special Cravat) | ||||
| 5 (Cravat) | ||||
| 6 (Special Rosette) | ||||
| 7 (Rosette) | ||||
| 8 (Special Ribbon) | ||||
| 9 (Ribbon) | ||||
| NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| 1 (Gold) | Contributions to the cultural affairs of the Republic of China. | 31 January 2020[9] | ||
| 2 (Silver) | ||||
| 3 (Bronze) | ||||
Prior to the modern system, the Republican government established numerous orders that are now defunct.
After the founding of the Republic, the Provisional Government of the Republic of China (1912) in Nanjing established the following orders in 1912:
The Beiyang government re-established the honour system with the following orders:
Various warlords also issued their own orders and commemorative medals.