Taiwanese civilian award
Award
Order of Brilliant Star (Chinese : 景星勳章 ; pinyin : Jǐng xīng xūnzhāng Republic of China (Taiwan) recognizing outstanding contributions to the development of the nation. The order is instituted in 1941 and can be awarded to both domestic and foreign nationals.[ 1]
Order medal and ranks
The centre of the medal is a five-pointed star in token of virtue.[ 1] Records of the Grand Historian (史記
There are nine ranks within the order according to the Article of Decorations of the Republic of China. First rank should be awarded by the President of Republic of China .[ 2]
The first class of The Order of the Brilliant Star of Taiwan conferred on President Havel
Classes
Grades
Ribbon bar
1st Class (Special Grand Cordon )
2nd Class (Grand Cordon)
3rd Class (Purple Grand Cordon)
4th Class (Special Cravat )
5th Class (Cravat)
6th Class (Special Rosette )
7th Class (Rosette)
8th Class (Special Ribbon)
9th Class (Ribbon)
Recipients
First Rank
Foreign Nationals
Second Rank
Foreign Nationals
Date Awarded
Recipient
Service Awarded For
21 December 2015
David Alexander
21 December 2015
Etienne Georges Beauregard
21 December 2015
Andres Diaz de Rabago
21 December 2015
Daniel Freeman
21 December 2015
Theresa Kastner
21 December 2015
Fr. Gian Carlo Michelini
21 December 2015
Yves Moal
21 December 2015
Brendan O'Connell
21 December 2015
Antoine Pierrot
21 December 2015
Giovanni Rizz
21 December 2015
Juanelva Rose
21 December 2015
Miljenka Schnetzer
17 September 1988
Albert Allen Sealey
October 1980
Pik Botha South African Minister of Foreign Affairs [ 28]
1970
Ta-Chung Liu Economist
1961
Tomás Gabriel Duque
Reference list
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Republic of China Nationals
