platoon commander. Platoon commanders to deputy regimental commanders wore rank insignia on collar tabs with silver borders. Regimental commanders to deputy chiefs of military regions wore similar insignia with golden borders. Senior officers from military region commander to deputy defense minister wore collar tabs with a golden dragon surrounded by an ornate border on a maroon background. Awards After coming to power, the PRK instituted an array of awards and decorations for individuals, military units, and other organizations which performed noteworthy services for the party and the state. Identified awards or decorations included the following: Angkor Decoration National Defence Decoration (first and second class) Victory Decoration (first, second, and third class) National Construction Medal (first, second, and third class) Labour Medal In addition to these medals, a number of citations, banners, and streamers were awarded by various government ministries, including the Ministry of National Defense, to both individuals and organizations for meritorious or distinguished performance of duty. See also Kongtoap Padevat K5 Plan UNTAC References Tatu, Frank. "National security". Cambodia: A Country Study (Russell R. Ross, editor). Library of Congress Federal Research Division (December 1987). This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. People's Republic of Kampuchea Military history of Cambodia Disbanded armed forces Factions of the Third Indochina War Cambodia–Soviet Union relations