The Order of the Sacred Tripod, Order of the Precious Tripod or Pao Ting is a military award from the Republic of China. It was created on 15 May 1929 for significant contributions to national security. There are nine grades: 1 Special Grand Cordon; 2 Grand Cordon; 3 Red Grand Cordon; 4 Special Cravat; 5 Cravat; 6 Special Rosette; 7 Rosette; 8 Special Ribbon; 9 Ribbon.