toujours annoncée, but never really collected

1. 38. la Légion d'honneur. The Legion of Honour was founded in 1802, to replace the various orders and decorations abolished by the Revolution. It was to be conferred for merit, both civil and military, on deserving citizens of any rank. Besides the decoration a small pension was given to each recipient. At the Restoration it was somewhat altered, but afterwards restored to its original form.