Legion Of Honour Collection (page 6)

Art France: notebook in his case with allegory at the birth of the king of Rome
JLJ4607951 Art France: notebook in his case with allegory at the birth of the king of Rome (Napoleon II, son of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821), 1811

Portrait of Prince Alexander Borisovich Kourakin (1752-1818
JLJ4669348 Portrait of Prince Alexander Borisovich Kourakin (1752-1818) Painting by Jean Baptiste Regnault (1754-1829) 19th century Paris, Museum of the Legion d Honneur by Regnault

Map of the French Empire (First Empire) embroidered by the students of the imperiale
JLJ4653024 Map of the French Empire (First Empire) embroidered by the students of the imperiale house of the Legion of Honour of Saint Denis. Embroidery picture from 1809

Portrait of Charles Emmanuel III (1701-1773) Duke of Savoy, King of Sardinia
JLJ4671211 Portrait of Charles Emmanuel III (1701-1773) Duke of Savoy, King of Sardinia, Grand Master of the Annunciade Anonymous painting

Portrait of the citizen Emmery, mayor of Dunkirk distinguished by Napoleon Bonaparte
JLJ4670706 Portrait of the citizen Emmery, mayor of Dunkirk distinguished by Napoleon Bonaparte supports the bust of Jean Bart Anonymous painting. 18th century

Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) imperatrice of Russia with the necklace of Saint
JLJ4659160 Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) imperatrice of Russia with the necklace of Saint Andre and the cord of the cross of Saint George Anonymous watercolour of the 18th century

The Late Rear-Admiral Mayne, CB, MP (b / w photo)
1056224 The Late Rear-Admiral Mayne, CB, MP (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Rear-Admiral Mayne, CB, MP)

"Type of Beauty", VII (engraving)
1060906 " Type of Beauty", VII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Type of Beauty", VII)

The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries, 1812. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries, 1812. Commissioned by Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton in 1811 and completed in 1812

Military Festival at Boulogne with Napoleon Distributing Stars of the Legion of Honor, 19th century

Napoleon decorating David at the Salon du Louvre, Paris, 1808, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon decorating David at the Salon du Louvre, Paris, 1808, (1921). Napoleon decorant David au Salon de 1808. Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821)

Prince Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (engraving)
XIR382385 Prince Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (engraving) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Order of the Legion d Honneur, 1830-1840s. Private Collection

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour of Napoleon I. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

First remittance of the Legion of Honour, 15 July 1804, at Saint-Louis des Invalides. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Napoleon Distributes the Crosses of the Legion of Honor at the Camp of Boulogne on August 16, 1804, Artist: Hennequin
Napoleon Distributes the Crosses of the Legion of Honor at the Camp of Boulogne on August 16, 1804, 1806. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Jules Dalou being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Jules Dalou being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, 1899. Aime-Jules Dalou (1838-1902), was a French sculptor

Being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, Paris, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, Paris, 1899. Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929) was a French politician and the 7th President of France

A recipitant of the Legion d honneur, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
A recipitant of the Legion d honneur, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th January 1897

Distribution of the Crosses of the Legion of honor at the Camp of Boulogne, 16 August 1804, 1841

Geraud Duroc, Duke of Friuli, (1838). Creator: Charles Gavard
Geraud Duroc, Duke of Friuli, (1838). Portrait of French general Geraud Christophe Michel Duroc, 1st Duc de Frioul (1772-1813), Grand Marechal du Palais (Grand marshal of the palace)

Denis Decres, Minister of Marine and the Colonies (b / w litho)
XIR414748 Denis Decres, Minister of Marine and the Colonies (b/w litho) by Llanta, Jacques Francois Gauderique (1807-64); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Denis Decres, Minister of Marine and the Colonies, engraved by Lanvin, 1813 (engraving)
XIR414749 Denis Decres, Minister of Marine and the Colonies, engraved by Lanvin, 1813 (engraving) by Le Suire, Justine (b.1753) (after); Musee de la Marine, Paris

Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier (1757-1834) Marquis de Lafayette (litho)
KW232461 Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier (1757-1834) Marquis de Lafayette (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) King of France (litho)
KW232459 Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) King of France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Marie Francois Sadi Carnot (1837-94) 1887 (colour litho)
XIR170264 Portrait of Marie Francois Sadi Carnot (1837-94) 1887 (colour litho) by Petit, Pierre (1832-1909); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Napoleon Bonaparte in his Study at the Tuileries, 1812 (oil on canvas)
XIR155465 Napoleon Bonaparte in his Study at the Tuileries, 1812 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 205x128 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Raphael Blanchard, French parasitologist C016 / 5114
Raphael Blanchard (1857-1919), French physician and parasitologist. Blanchards positions included Professor at the Paris Faculty of Medicine

Winifred Holt and blind soldiers C016 / 4572
Winifred Holt (1870-1945), US sculptor and welfare worker, teaching blind French officers checkers (draughts). Holts work with the blind started in around 1901

Raoul Lufbery, French World War I pilot C016 / 4323
Gervais Raoul Lufbery (1885-1918), French World War I pilot. Lufbery, a French and US citizen, was initially a mechanic to the French aviation pioneer Marc Pourpe (1887-1914)

Delagranges aeroplane. This early biplane model is being flown by the French aviator Leon Delagrange (1872-1910). Delagrange first flew in 1907

Giffards steam airship, 1852

Henri Giffard, French engineer
Henri Giffard (1825-1882), French engineer. Giffard was the inventor of the injector, a device to convert pressure into velocity

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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.