The National Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur) is the highest and most prestigious French national institution, both military and civil. It consists of five classes and was originally established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. The order has been retained, with occasional minor alterations, by all subsequent French governments and regimes.
As you know, I am a fan of French Cinema especially, 1960s era. In many of the blank & white and color movies I saw Legion of Honour Fabric Rosette and Buttonhole Insignia. Mainly high order government officers whore them in the movie or it symbolized the character was a highly respected person in the society. In of the movies Louis de Funès was doing everything just to receive one. All my favorite actors have received it: Fernandel (1953), Jean Gabin (1960), Louis de Funès (1973), Jean-Paul Belmondo (1991), Alain Delon (1991).
I had the chance of ordering Rosette and Buttonhole Insignia from Paris. So, I am ready to be knighted. Hope one day, I would officially receive the Honour.
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