勋章是由国家或政府职能部门颁发的一种荣誉性标志。它起源于欧洲,却是伴着西方列强的隆隆炮火进入中国的。一般来讲,勋章为中国人普遍接受与认同是1840年以后的事。这一点,许多影视剧给了我们最直观的印象:当侵略者以胜利者的面目出现时,胸前往往佩挂着闪光夺目的勋章。而在此之前,中国官民所渴望的、与勋章有着相近意义的则是御赐黄袍马褂。 鸦片战争以后,尽管当时的清政府不十分情愿,但 The medal is a kind of honor mark issued by the state or government departments. It originated in Europe, but it was accompanied by the rumbling of Western powers into China. In general, the medal for the Chinese people generally accepted and recognized after 1840 things. In this regard, many films and televisions have given us the most direct impression: when the invaders appear in the victor’s face, the chest often wear a flashy eye-catching medal. Prior to this, Chinese officials and desires, and the Medal has a similar meaning is the gift of yellow robes. After the Opium War, although the Qing government was not very willing at that time,