Order of Independence and Freedom () was a military award from the

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. It was created in 1955, to give recognition to men who distinguished themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity" in combat with an enemy of China in the

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. There are three grades: First Class, Second Class, and Third Class.

Pattern

Service Ribbon

File:Order of Independence and Freedom 1st Class.svg, 1st Class File:Order of Independence and Freedom 2nd Class.svg, 2nd Class File:Order of Independence and Freedom 3rd Class.svg, 3rd Class

Notable recipients

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, Huang Yongsheng, etc. *

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: Ding Qiusheng, Wang Jinshan, Wang Enmao, etc. *

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, Yuan Kefu, etc.

References

{{People's Liberation Army Military awards and decorations of the People's Liberation Army Awards established in 1955 1955 establishments in China