Order of Bayi

The Order of Bayi or Bayi Order (Chinese: 八一勋章; pinyin: Bā Yī Xūn Zhāng) was a Chinese military award awarded to heroes of the Liberation of China during the First Chinese Civil War.[1][2][3] There are three grades: First Class Medal, Second Class Medal, and Third Class Medal.

Order of Bayi
Bayi Order
TypeChinese military medal
CountryPeople's Republic of China
Presented byStanding Committee of the National People's Congress
EligibilityMilitary personnel only
Established1955
First awardedSeptember 27, 1955
Last awardedJune 18, 1957
Total47 (First Class Medal)
1,467 (Second Class Medal)
5,339 (Third Class Medal)
Order of Bayi
Traditional Chinese八一勳章
Simplified Chinese八一勋章

Pattern

Service Ribbon

Notable recipients

References

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