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Legion of Honor

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n.
A high French civilian and military decoration, instituted in 1802.

[Translation of French Légion d'honneur.]


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Légion d'Honneur

The highest French decoration for military or civilian service, established by the Emperor Napoleon I on May 19, 1802. The Légion d'Honneur is awarded only for gallantry in action or for twenty years of distinguished service in peacetime.

See the Introduction, Abbreviations and Pronunciation for further details.

 
 

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