Order of Propitious Clouds 卿雲勳章 | |
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![]() Order of the Propitious Clouds cordon, badge, star, medal and lapel pin | |
Awarded for | Civil servants who had outstanding performances, and non-civil servants and foreigners who contributed for the country. |
Description | The center of the medal features a picture of propitious clouds in token of auspiciousness. |
Country | ![]() |
Presented by | ![]() President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) |
Eligibility | Civilian |
Status | Active |
Established | 12 February 1941 |
First awarded | Chiang Kai-Shek |
Last awarded | Nancy Pelosi[1] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng |
Equivalent | Order of Brilliant Star |
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Traditional Chinese | 卿雲勳章 | ||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 卿云勋章 | ||||||||||
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The Order of Propitious Clouds (Chinese: 卿雲勳章) is a civilian order of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The center of the medal features a picture of clouds, as a token of auspiciousness. This order was instituted in 1941 and classified into nine ranks.[2] As with other orders, both citizens of the Republic of China and foreigners can be awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds.[3]
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was invoked but never defined (see the help page).Article 1 Citizens of the Republic of China offering honorable services to the nation or society may be awarded an order. Orders may also be awarded to foreigners to promote diplomatic relationship.