在古代,由于现代意义上的国家尚未出现,当然不可能建立能够称之为“国家荣誉”的制度体系,但是从另一个方面来说,无论是东方还是西方,无论是君主集权还是贵族共和,总会对推动整个国家前进的精英分子进行褒奖。这种褒奖的获得者虽然是个人或者某个特定群体,但是褒奖的目的却带有双重激励作用,一方面激励已经建立功勋之人,另一方面也是对社会整体的教育和宣传。欧洲是现代勋赏制度的发源地,勋章一词本身就是从“骑士团”一词衍生而来,勋章最初就是骑士团成员的标志,即骑士 In ancient times, since the country in the modern sense has not yet emerged, it is certainly impossible to establish a system of institutions that can be called “the honor of the state.” On the other hand, whether it be the East or the West, whether it be monarchs or aristocrats The Republicans always praise the elites who promote the entire country. Although the recipients of such awards are individuals or specific groups, the purpose of the awards is twofold incentive, on the one hand, to inspire people who have established meritorious service, on the other hand, to educate and publicize the whole society. Europe is the birthplace of the modern system of honor, the word itself is from the “Knights” derived from the word, the medal was originally a member of the Knights logo, the Knight