Legion of Honor

Proper noun

Meaning

The highest order of merit in France.

The medal awarded for achieving this.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

Medal of Honor

Examples

It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and the Cross of the Legion of Honor. André Gide

The cross of the Legion of Honor has been conferred on me. However, few escape that distinction. John Lennon

Among the honours Eisnor has received for his military service was to be named a Knight of the French National Order of Legion of Honor which was presented to him in August of 2016. Source: Internet

He taught at the École pratique des hautes études for eleven years during which he was named Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor ). Source: Internet

Kaye portrayed Hans Christian Andersen in the 1952 film of the same name. citation * Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor on February 24, 1986 for his work for UNICEF. Source: Internet

Literary works Awards and memberships Antoine received the French Legion of Honor on 27 September 1850 with the order of chevalier or knight. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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