Legion of Honour

noun

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

Example Sentences

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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