- Time Period: Post-WW2
- Institution: 6 June 1947
- Country: North Vietnam (Other Countries)
The Order of Ho Chi Minh (or Huân chương Hồ Chí Minh in Vietnamese) is a decoration of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that was first instituted on 6 June 1947 by president Hồ Chí Minh. Currently, the Ho Chi Minh Order is the second highest national order of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The Order is conferred (can be done posthumously) on individuals who have rendered great meritorious services, recorded numerous outstanding achievements in one of the political, economic, social, literature, art, scientific, technological, defense, security, diplomatic or other domains.
When first instituted, the Ho Chi Minh Order had 3 classes, but since 1981 the Order has become a single one. The Order is bestowed on citizens who have rendered outstanding services to the State, or members of the Vietnamese People’s Armed Forces for acts of bravery in action against an enemy force. The decoration may also be awarded to cities, regions, collectives, military units and ships for the same reasons.
The Order of Ho Chi Minh Design
The medal is round and struck in bronze, and features the portrait of President Hồ Chí Minh in profile.
