They were presented to an English consul and military officer, and a French interpreter for their aid in quelling rebels. During the Kuang Hsu reign, (1875-1908 AD) medals were given to the Chinese.
清同治二年，由於英國領事吉必勳、軍官克迪、法國通事徐伯理，協助清廷圍剿股匪有功，清廷特製金寶星及銀牌贈給他們，以示酬庸感謝之意，這是我國勳章的起源。