The Order of the Sacred Tripod (寶鼎勳章), also referred to as the Order of the Precious Tripod or Pao Ting, is a military award of the
Republic of China. It was created on 15 May 1929 by
Chiang Kai-shek for significant contributions to national security. The order is organized into nine grades. The central design of the order's insignia is an image of a
tripod
A tripod is a portable three-legged frame or stand, used as a platform for supporting the weight and maintaining the stability of some other object. The three-legged (triangular stance) design provides good stability against gravitational loads ...
surrounded by golden rays. The symbolism of this is that as the tripod is considered a national treasure, so too is the recipient of the order.
Grades
The order is divided into nine grades, they are as follows:
Notable recipients
References
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Orders, decorations, and medals of the Republic of China
Awards established in 1929
1929 establishments in China
Military awards and decorations of China
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