August 1 Medal
The August 1 Medal (Chinese: 八一勋章; pinyin: Bā Yī Xūn Zhāng), also known as the Order of Bayi, is a military decoration of People's Republic of China awarded by the Chairman of the Central Military Commission and is the highest military award given to military personnel and civilians of the People's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police and personnel of Ministry of Public Security.
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August 1 Medal | |
| Type | Military awards and decorations |
| Awarded for | "Military personnel who have meritorious service in upholding sovereignty, security and development interests of the state, and promoting the modernization of national defense and the armed forces" |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Eligibility | Military and civilian personnel of PLA, PAP and personnel of Ministry of Public Security |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | June 12, 2017 |
| First awarded | July 28, 2017 |
| Last awarded | July 27, 2022 |
| Total recipients | 13 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Republic (China) |
| Next (lower) | Order of Heroic Exemplar |
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| Traditional Chinese | 八一勳章 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 八一勋章 | ||||||
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