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The establishment of the Fourth Republic in 1946 brought about the latest change in the design of the Legion of Honour. The date "1870" on the obverse was replaced by a single star. No changes were made after the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958.
12. Apr. 2024 · Legion of Honour, premier order of the French republic, created by Napoleon Bonaparte, then first consul, on May 19, 1802, as a general military and civil order of merit conferred without regard to birth or religion provided that anyone admitted swears to uphold liberty and equality.
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The Legion of Honor was founded on May 19, 1802, by First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte, in a hostile context. After lengthy discussions at the Council of State, it was adopted by 56 votes for and 38 against by the Tribunat, and 166 votes for and 110 against by the Corps législatif (legislative body).
The Legion of Honor is the highest French decoration and one of the most famous in the world. For two centuries, it has been presented on behalf of the Head of State to reward the most deserving citizens in all fields of activity. 2. What is its purpose? As an honor, the Legion of Honor does not include any actual material or financial benefit ...
Adolfo De La Huerta. legion of honour (Légion d'Honneur) French award, created by Napoleon in 1802 to reward civil and military service. The highest class of award is the great cross (grand-croix). The most common level at which it is awarded is that of Knight of the Legion (Chevalier de la Légion).
awarded the Legion of Honor from 1802 to 1814, only 1,400 were civilians - a sharp contrast with the few hundred "chosen ones" of the orders of the ancien régime.
The awards are traditionally published and promoted on 14 July. [5] The following is a non-exhaustive list of recipients of the Legion of Honour awards, since the first ceremony in July 1804. [3] 2,550 individuals can be awarded the insignia every year. [5]
