August 1 Medal
The August 1 Medal is the highest military medal of the People's Republic of China bestowed on military personnel of China. The bestowal is decided by the Central Military Commission and presented by the Chairman of the Central Military Commission. According to law, this medal is awarded to "military personnel who have made great contributions and established outstanding meritorious service in safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and promoting the modernization of national defense and the military, and have had a profound impact on the country and the entire military." It is awarded every five years.
| August 1 Medal 八一勋章 | |
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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 personnel of China |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 12 June 2017 |
| First awarded | 28 July 2017 |
| Last awarded | 27 July 2022 |
| Total recipients | 13 |
Ribbon of the Medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal of the Republic |
| Equivalent | July 1 Medal |
| 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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