Legion of Honour

British

noun

French name: Légion d'honneur. an order for civil or military merit instituted by Napoleon in France in 1802

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Armani was also presented with the French Legion of Honour and Italian Order of Merit for Labour for his work in fashion.

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The 72-year-old was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France's Bastille Day.

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Mr Rose was eventually a recipient of France's highest award - the French Legion of Honour.

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Mr Rose - a recipient of France's highest award - the French Legion of Honour - was filmed meeting comedian and war history enthusiast Al Murray ahead of the show's VE Day 80 Special on BBC One on Monday at 18:30 BST.

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It means the octogenarian chef - who has won a slew of national awards, including France's Legion of Honour - has lived more of his life with three Michelin stars than without.

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