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Legion of Honor
Legion of Honorn. A high French civilian and military decoration, instituted in 1802. [Translation of French Légion d'honneur.]Le′gion of Hon′or n. a French order of distinction for meritorious civil or military services. [translation of French Légion d'honneur] Legion of Honor
Legion of Honor: see decorations, civil and militarydecorations, civil and military, honors bestowed by a government to reward services or achievements, particularly those implying valor. The practice of bestowing such decorations dates back at least to the laurel wreaths of the ancient Greeks and Romans and gained prevalence ..... Click the link for more information. .AcronymsSeeLOH |