Legion Of Honour Collection

Robert Surcouf (1773-1827) French sailor and corsair, here at boarding of english boat
XEE4160281 Robert Surcouf (1773-1827) French sailor and corsair, here at boarding of english boat " Triton" in 1796, engraving - Robert Surcouf (1773-1827) French sailor and privateer

Portrait of Joseph Vinoy (1800-1880), French General and Senator, Grand Chancellor of the National Order of the Legion
JEB4833219 Portrait of Joseph Vinoy (1800-1880), French General and Senator, Grand Chancellor of the National Order of the Legion of Honour. Photography Disderi, 19th century

Cover booklet 2 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224559 Cover booklet 2 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info.: New method simplifying the teaching of reading by the decomposition of language)

France, Portrait d'homme en studio enhances a watercolour with cigar and legion of honor, 1865
LUX4730268 France, Portrait d'homme en studio enhances a watercolour with cigar and legion of honor, 1865; (add.info.: France)

La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910
JAB4121714 La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910; (add.info.: La legion d'Honneur. Advertising for chocolate foal, 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

On 9 October 1870, manning the fortifications against the invading Prussians, Rambervillers, Eastern France, 1870
3480814 On 9 October 1870, manning the fortifications against the invading Prussians, Rambervillers, Eastern France, 1870; (add.info.: On 9 October 1870)

Reverbere, donkey, lady - Booklet 1, page 6-7 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224527 Reverbere, donkey, lady - Booklet 1, page 6-7 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info)

Cover booklet 3 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224558 Cover booklet 3 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info.: New method simplifying the teaching of reading by the decomposition of language)

Mute letters and irregularites of pronunciation - booklet 3, page 65 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling
DUV4224552 Mute letters and irregularites of pronunciation - booklet 3, page 65 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling

Cover, booklet 1 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224538 Cover, booklet 1 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info.: New method simplifying the teaching of reading by the decomposition of language)

Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572703 Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

The Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1898_7_16: Pierre Loti or the recalcitrant retreat - Literature, French Academy
ICA4838984 The Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1898_7_16: Pierre Loti or the recalcitrant retreat - Literature, French Academy

English West Indies - French Antilles - Le Francois, Habitation Clement, Domaine de l'Mahogany
JEB4949605 English West Indies - French Antilles - Le Francois, Habitation Clement, Domaine de l'Mahogany. Homere Clement (1858-1923), Doctor of Medicine in 1878, Mayor of the Francois 1885-1923

Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813
NWI4943934 Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.; (add.info.: Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

The Year 1900 illustrated:1900-9-30 (print)
ICA4888825 The Year 1900 illustrated:1900-9-30 (print); (add.info.: Illustration by Joseph Belon 'Album of the Intransigent: The Year 1900 in Pictures')

Juliette Dodu, 1870
3480813 Juliette Dodu, 1870; (add.info.: Juliette Dodu (1848 - 1909) legendary heroine of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, and the first woman to be awarded the Legion of Honore

Guillaume Dupuytren, c.1820-1830 (painting)
8698321 Guillaume Dupuytren, c.1820-1830 (painting); (add.info.: Medicine. French surgeon Guillaume Dupuytren (1777-1835). Painting, France, ca 1820-30.); © Archives Charmet.

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401045 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Mill, canon - Booklet 2, pages 40-41 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224541 Mill, canon - Booklet 2, pages 40-41 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info)

Costume project for the coronation of Napoleon III Engraving of 1886
JAB4119125 Costume project for the coronation of Napoleon III Engraving of 1886; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Illustration of G Lafosse (1840-1880) in Illustree Tintamarresque History of Napoleon III
ICA4884604 Illustration of G Lafosse (1840-1880) in Illustree Tintamarresque History of Napoleon III, circa 1872 - Captain of the National Guard - President of the Republic, National Guard

A child soldier presents the main French honorary decorations: Legion d'honneur (national order)
PCT4282657 A child soldier presents the main French honorary decorations: Legion d'honneur (national order) instituted by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, Medaille de Sainte-Helene (Sainte Helene)

Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet, 1899
3480898 Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet, 1899; (add.info.: Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet (1838 - 1929) in 1899

Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899
3480897 Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899; (add.info.: Presentation of the insignia of the Legion of Honour to Mr. Loubet. 1899); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Museum of Horrors, number 25, 1900_04_03, illustration by V. Lenepveu
ICA4928625 The Museum of Horrors, number 25, 1900_04_03, illustration by V. Lenepveu: It always brings happiness - Scandal of decorations - Insects, Wilson Daniel (1840-1919), Flies

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 67, Satirique en N & B, 1906_7_8: Two Crucifies - Anticlericalism
ICA4874515 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 67, Satirique en N & B, 1906_7_8: Two Crucifies - Anticlericalism, Medaille - Jesus Contemporary, Eg anti Gospel, Orgueuil

The bravery of injured soldier, H Aberthur, of the French Foreign legion, 1910
3480768 The bravery of injured soldier, H Aberthur, of the French Foreign legion, 1910; (add.info.: Postcard celebrating the bravery of injured soldier, H Aberthur, of the French Foreign legion)

Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome, son of Napoleon and Marie Louise 1811-1832
FLO4572733 Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome, son of Napoleon and Marie Louise 1811-1832. Wearing the sash of the Legion d'honneur and riding In a miniature carriage

Illustration by Eugene Cottin (1840-1902) in " Album of the Intransigent: The Year 1900 in Images"
ICA4888544 Illustration by Eugene Cottin (1840-1902) in " Album of the Intransigent: The Year 1900 in Images", 1900-10-6 - Good recompense - Province, Legion d'honneur - Drums

Cow - booklet 2, page 33 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224544 Cow - booklet 2, page 33 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info)

Widow, Head, Turkey - Booklet 1, pages 10-11 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4224530 Widow, Head, Turkey - Booklet 1, pages 10-11 - Syllabary Regimbeau Reading, Writing, Spelling, 1866 (engraving); 19x14 cm; (add.info)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Paris flooding, rue de Lille, flooding of the Gare d'Orsay
LUX4725075 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Paris flooding, rue de Lille, flooding of the Gare d'Orsay and the Palais de la legion d'honneur, January 1910; (add.info.: France)

Decorated American generals, 14 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Decorated American generals, 14 Jan 1919. American Expeditionary Force generals in France, photographed immediately after they had been named by Marshal Petain as commanders in the French Legion of

Baron Gros, the newly-appointed French Ambassador at the Court of St. James's, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Baron Gros, the newly-appointed French Ambassador at the Court of St. James's, 1862. Engraving of a photograph by M. Alophe, photographer to the Emperor

Lieutenant Farre, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lieutenant Farre, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 15. French aviator and painter Henri Farre

Genral Debeney, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Genral Debeney, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Decorations de Guerre; France - Belgique, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; France - Belgique, 1917. Medals of France and Belgium, First World War.. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Le General Mazel, 1917. Creator: Juilliet
Le Olivier Mazel, 1917. Olivier Mazel, French army officer during World War I. Mazel commanded the French First Army during 1916 and the 5th Army in 1916-1917

Baron de Lascours, 1835. Creator: Honore Daumier
Baron de Lascours, 1835. French politician and general. From Juges des accuses d'Avril

Carel Hendrik Ver Huell (1764-1845), Vice-Admiral of the Batavian fleet and Minister... (1804)
Carel Hendrik Ver Huell (1764-1845), Vice-Admiral of the Batavian fleet and Minister of the Navy of the Batavian Republic, decorated with the officer's cross of the Legion of Honour

M. Poincare a Verdun; le President de la Republique, entoure des generaux Guyot de Salins... 1916. Creator: Unknown
M. Poincare a Verdun; le President de la Republique, entoure des generaux Guyot de Salins et Duparge et du lieutenant-colonel Regnier, salue le drapeau du regiment colonial du Maroc

M. Poincare a Verdun; le general Mangin, salue de l'epee le President de la Republique qui... 1916 Creator: Unknown
M. Poincare a Verdun; le general Mangin, salue de l'epee le President de la Republique qui vient de lui remettre la plaque de grand officier de la Legion d'honneur. 1916

Presentation of the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour to the Sultan, at Constantinople, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour to the Sultan, at Constantinople, 1856. Monsieur...Thouvenel went in great state from the French Embassy to the Palace of Tcheragan

Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; un des echevins de Liege presente a la foule le... 1919
Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; un des echevins de Liege presente a la foule le coussin d'or, sur lequel M Poincare a epingle la croix de la Legion d'honneur, 1919

Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; a Liege, le 24 juillet: la tribune officielle dressee...1919. Creator: Colin
Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; a Liege, le 24 juillet: la tribune officielle dressee sur la Place Saint-Lambert pour la remise de la croix de la Legion d'honneur a l'heroique ville

'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

'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

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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.