Legion Of Honour Collection (#2)

Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Un raid Anglais sur Friedrichshafe... 1914. Creator: Unknown
Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Un raid Anglais sur Friedrichshafen; Le general Thevenet, gouverneur de Belfort, felicite les aviateurs anglais apres leur avoir remis la croix de la Legion

Le General de Maud'huy, 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
Le General de Maud'huy, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre... 1916 (1924 Creator: Unknown)
Autour de la Bataille; Le colonial Mathieu Jouy photographie entre le general Joffre et le general Roques, ministre de la Guerre

Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Legion d'Honneur, 1016. Creator: Unknown
Autour de la Bataille; Le Caporal Goutaudier, decore par M Poincare de la Croix de la Legion D'Honneur, 1016. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration

Les Decorations de Verdun: Le coussin de velours entoure d'un ruban tricolore sur lequel.. 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les Decorations de Verdun: Le coussin de velours entoure d'un ruban tricolore sur lequel le President de la Republique a epingle les croix et les medailles conferees a la ville de Verdun par la

La bataille de la Somme; le general Fayolle, commandant la 6e armee, recoit, a son quartier... 191 Creator: Unknown
La bataille de la Somme; le general Fayolle, commandant la 6e armee, recoit, a son quartier general, la plaque de grand officier de la Legion d'honneur. 1916

La bataille de la Somme; M. Poincare decore des officiers de la 10e armee, commandee par... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La bataille de la Somme; M. Poincare decore des officiers de la 10e armee, commandee par le general Micheler, qui vient lui-meme de recevoir la cravate de commandeur de la Legion d'honneur. 1916

Portant la croix de la Legion d'honneur, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Portant la croix de la Legion d'honneur qui fut epinglee sur sa vareuse par le President de la Republique, le caporal-grenadier Claude Goutaudier est photographie entre son pere et sa mere

Les heros de la Somme; un "heros du fortin de Beausejour" Mathieu Jouy, 1916 Creator: Unknown
Les heros de la Somme; un "heros du fortin de Beausejour" et de l'attaque du 1er juillet, Mathieu Jouy, photographie entre le generalissime et le ministre de la Guerre

Le Caporal Claude Goutaudier, qui a fait cent prisonniers, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le Caporal Claude Goutaudier, qui a fait cent prisonniers; decore de la croix de chevalier de la Legion d'honneur par la Republique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Le general Joffre remet au general Balfourier la plaque de grand-officier de la Legion... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le general Joffre remet au general Balfourier la plaque de grand-officier de la Legion D'Honneur. Balfourier (Maurice)

Portrait du Docteur M.G. Worms, 1850. Creator: Henri Lehmann
Portrait du Docteur M.G. Worms, 1850

Portrait of a man, between 1803 and 1842. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a man, between 1803 and 1842

Le general Joffre sur les fronts Anglais et Francais; le successeur marechal French... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le general Joffre sur les fronts Anglais et Francais; le successeur marechal French, Sir Douglas Haig, commandant en chef des forces britanniques

Portrait de Félix Ravaisson-Mollien, 1889. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner
Portrait de Felix Ravaisson-Mollien, 1889

Portrait of Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny (1729-1817), composer, 1813. Creator: Robert Lefevre
Portrait of Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny (1729-1817), composer, 1813

Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821), in the uniform of a Colonel of the cavalry of the Guard, 1809

Portrait of Louis XVIII (1755-1824), king of France, 1814. Creator: Robert Lefevre
Portrait of Louis XVIII (1755-1824), king of France, 1814

Portrait of Antoine Parmentier (1737-1813), agronomist and philanthropist. Creator: Francois Dumont
Portrait of Antoine Parmentier (1737-1813), agronomist and philanthropist

Costume of a French Chief Judge and Minister of Justice, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)
7236911 Costume of a French Chief Judge and Minister of Justice, 1808. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Antoine Augustin Parmentier, ca 1805 (painting)
7422847 Antoine Augustin Parmentier, ca 1805 (painting) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Science. Botany. French pharmacist Antoine Augustin Parmentier)

Napoleon gives the cross of the legion of honor to a russian soldier in Tilsitt 1808 (oil on canvas)
7422996 Napoleon gives the cross of the legion of honor to a russian soldier in Tilsitt 1808 (oil on canvas) by Debret, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848)

The Rehabilitation of Dreyfus in 1906: General Gillain confers the Cross of the Legion of Honour to Commander Dreyfus
XEE4163289 The Rehabilitation of Dreyfus in 1906: General Gillain confers the Cross of the Legion of Honour to Commander Dreyfus - Alfred Dreyfus receiving the Legion d'Honneur in the courtyard

View of the Palace of the Legion d'Honneur (Hotel de Salm) in Paris"
ELD4894592 View of the Palace of the Legion d'Honneur (Hotel de Salm) in Paris" (View of the Palace of the Legion d'Honneur (Hotel de Salm) Paris) Drawing by Gustave Fraipont (1849-1923)

First distribution of the crosses of the Legion d'honneur (founded in 1802)
ELD4882033 First distribution of the crosses of the Legion d'honneur (founded in 1802) to the Church of the Invalides on July 14

Portrait of Jules de Polignac, 19th century (painting)
1761537 Portrait of Jules de Polignac, 19th century (painting) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); (add.info.: Jules de Polignac (1780-1847) French politician

General Junot and his daughter Josephine, c. 1805 (painting)
1748819 General Junot and his daughter Josephine, c. 1805 (painting) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855) (attr. to); (add.info.: general Jean-Andoche Junot (1774-1813)

View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting)
1755848 View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting) by Gautier, Jean-Rodolphe (1764-1820); (add.info)

Baron of Meneval, 19th century (painting)
1748133 Baron of Meneval, 19th century (painting) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855); (add.info.: baron Claude Francois of Meneval (1788-1859)

The firefighters of Paris, on the return of the 14 July dequeue, proudly carrying their flag that the president of
LSE4327594 The firefighters of Paris, on the return of the 14 July dequeue, proudly carrying their flag that the president of the republic, Emile Loubet (1838-1929)

Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Duke of Parma, Duke of Parma, in the uniform of an arch-chancellor of the empire
FLO4572845 Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Duke of Parma, Duke of Parma, in the uniform of an arch-chancellor of the empire, 1753-1824

Prince Grand Dignity of the Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile
FLO4572822 Prince Grand Dignity of the Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Joachim Murat, King of Naples, Marshal of France 1767-1815. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4572807 Joachim Murat, King of Naples, Marshal of France 1767-1815. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Ceremonial uniform of a Prefect of a Department, 1810. 1825 (lithograph)
7236923 Ceremonial uniform of a Prefect of a Department, 1810. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uniform of a Colonel-General in the English Dragoons, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard
FLO4572907 Uniform of a Colonel-General in the English Dragoons, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la

Illustration by Emile Courtet dit Cohl (1857-1938) for the Cover of La Nouvelle Lune
ICA4938503 Illustration by Emile Courtet dit Cohl (1857-1938) for the Cover of La Nouvelle Lune, 1880-10-31 - Une croix bien meritee - Theatre, Medaille, Legion d honneur - Coquelin, Cadet Poppy

Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 279, , illustration by Emile Courtet dit Cohl (1857-1938): Armee
ICA4842037 Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 279, , illustration by Emile Courtet dit Cohl (1857-1938): Armee, Lille - Billot Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste) (1828-1907) by Cohl (Emile Courtet)

The Illustrated Voltaire, 1880_3_14 - Illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill (1840-1885)
ICA4936191 The Illustrated Voltaire, 1880_3_14 - Illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill (1840-1885): Medaille - General Louis Faidherbe (1818-1889)

Foundation of the Legion of Honour Education Centres with Napoleon I. Painting by Pierre Joseph Bazin (1797-1866)
JLJ4574975 Foundation of the Legion of Honour Education Centres with Napoleon I. Painting by Pierre Joseph Bazin (1797-1866) 19th century Paris, Museum of the Legion d Honneur by Bazin

Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 243, , illustration by Emile Courtet dit Cohl (1857-1938): Theatre, Amour
ICA4841910 Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 243, , illustration by Emile Courtet dit Cohl (1857-1938): Theatre, Amour

Angelique Burlon, Woman Soldier under the Revolution (nicknamed "Liberte")
LSE4110033 Angelique Burlon, Woman Soldier under the Revolution (nicknamed " Liberte", 1st Woman Decorated by the Legion of Honour in 1851) - Oil On Canvas, by Auguste Dubois, 1884

First World War: "Portrait of a Scottish soldier during the Great War"Drawing by Eugene Bornand (1850-1921)
JLJ4677783 First World War: " Portrait of a Scottish soldier during the Great War" Drawing by Eugene Bornand (1850-1921) 20th century Paris, Museum of the Legion d Honneur by Bornand

Empereur sur l ile de Sainte-Helene - Portrait de l Empereur Napoleon 1er tete nue, en habit noir
FIA5401069 Empereur sur l ile de Sainte-Helene - Portrait de l Empereur Napoleon 1er tete nue, en habit noir, portant la plaque de grand aigle de l ordre de la Legion d honneur - Portrait of Napoleon

General Claude Etienne (Claude-Etienne) Michel (1772-1815) - Anonymous - 1835 - Lithograph
FIA5395497 General Claude Etienne (Claude-Etienne) Michel (1772-1815) - Anonymous - 1835 - Lithograph, watercolour - 32x24 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art

"La Reception par l Empereur Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)": Georges Cuvier (1769-1832)
FIA5365961 " La Reception par l Empereur Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)" : Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), debout devant Napoleon, est fait chevalier de la Legion d Honneur le 26 novembre 1803

Edouard Adolphe Mortier (1768-1835), Marshal of France - Anonymous - 1835 - Lithograph
FIA5395500 Edouard Adolphe Mortier (1768-1835), Marshal of France - Anonymous - 1835 - Lithograph, watercolour - 32x24 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art

"Portrait de l empereur Napoleon Ier Bonaparte (1769-1821)"Peinture a l aquarelle et la gouache de Jean
FIA5370098 " Portrait de l empereur Napoleon Ier Bonaparte (1769-1821)" Peinture a l aquarelle et la gouache de Jean Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855)

Palais de la Legion d honneur (engraving)
7179389 Palais de la Legion d honneur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais de la Legion d honneur)

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The Legion of Honour, a prestigious French order established in 1802, has a rich history filled with remarkable individuals and iconic moments. One such figure is Robert Surcouf, an intrepid sailor and corsair who fearlessly boarded an English boat. His daring exploits exemplify the valor and audacity that the Legion of Honour represents. Another significant event in the legion's chronicles is the rehabilitation of Alfred Dreyfus in 1906. General Gillain bestowed upon Commander Dreyfus the Cross of the Legion of Honour at the Paris Military School courtyard. This act symbolized justice prevailing over prejudice and marked a turning point in French society. The Palace of the Legion d'Honneur, also known as Hotel de Salm, stands as a majestic testament to this esteemed order. A captivating view captured by Gustave Fraipont showcases its architectural grandeur from Saint-Juirs in 1890. In July 1804, Emperor Napoleon I conducted the first distribution ceremony for this illustrious honor at the Church of Invalides. The image evokes memories of that historic day when civil and military awards were presented to deserving recipients. Portraits immortalize influential figures like Jules de Polignac and General Junot alongside their daughters Josephine. These paintings capture not only their distinguished appearances but also their contributions to France's legacy. A glimpse into Boulogne-sur-Mer camp reveals an impressive army scene from centuries past—a reminder of France's military might during that era. Similarly, Baron Meneval's portrait depicts his significant role within Napoleon's administration. The firefighters proudly carrying their flag decorated with the cross of honour after President Emile Loubet recognized their bravery on July 14th adds another layer to this narrative—highlighting how various sectors contribute to society under this revered distinction. Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres' striking uniform as arch-chancellor displays both the elegance and authority associated with this esteemed position.