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The Legion of Honor (full: the National Order of the Legion of Honor; French: Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur) is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte in May 1802. The Order is the highest decoration in France and is divided into five degrees of increasing distinction: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand Croix (Grand Cross).

 Display Status

This object is on display in Pre-1920 Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Pre-1920 Aviation
Object Details
Country of Origin France Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Order of the Legion of Honor Grand Officer; white enamel on silver cross surrounded by green enamel wreath; Obverse: bust of Napoleon in relief in center disk surrounded by blue enamel ring with inscription; crossed French tri-color flags surrounded by blue enamel ring with inscription; solid red silk ribbon with rossett. Dimensions 3-D: 4 x 1.3 x 7cm (1 9/16 x 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)
 Materials Medal: Enameled Silver
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19772569000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Edwin C. Parsons Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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