Legion of Honor

noun

a French order of distinction instituted in 1802 by Napoleon with membership being granted for meritorious civil or military services.

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Word History and Origins

Translation of French Légion d'honneur

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At the Legion of Honor, the conversation is between Mutu’s sculptures and the Legion of Honor’s permanent collection, and there are moments when it gets particularly interesting.

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