The Order of Ho Chi Minh ( vi, Huân chương Hồ Chí Minh) is a decoration of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam that was first instituted on 6 June 1947. The creator of the order was the president
Hồ Chí Minh.
The Order of Ho Chi Minh is conferred or posthumously conferred on individuals who have rendered great meritorious services, recorded numerous outstanding achievements in one of the political, economic, social, literature, art, scientific, technological, defense, security, diplomatic or other domains.
When first instituted, the Ho Chi Minh Order had 3 classes, but since 1981 the Order has become a single one. Currently, the Ho Chi Minh Order is the second highest national order of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (after the
Gold Star). The Order is bestowed on citizens who have rendered outstanding services to the State, or members of the Vietnamese People's Armed Forces for acts of bravery in action against an enemy force. The decoration may also be awarded to cities, regions, collectives, military units and ships for the same reasons.
Gallery
File:Vo Nguyen Giap 2008.jpg, Võ Nguyên Giáp wearing two Ho Chi Minh Orders
File:Vietnam Medal (9732376249).jpg, Ho Chi Minh Order displayed at Weapons Museum, Hanoi
See also
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Vietnam awards and decorations
Vietnam awards and decorations are specified by the National Assembly of Vietnam through Law on Emulation and Commendation (No: 15/2003/QH11).
By this law, emulation aims to create a motive force to mobilize, attract and encourage all individu ...
References
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Vietnam
Awards established in 1947
1947 establishments in Vietnam
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