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... Légion d'Honneur . The old orders of chivalry had of course been abolished by the Revolution , but Napoleon understood enough of his nation to appreciate that one way of strengthening his regime was to reward sentiments of honor and ...
... Légion d'Honneur . The old orders of chivalry had of course been abolished by the Revolution , but Napoleon understood enough of his nation to appreciate that one way of strengthening his regime was to reward sentiments of honor and ...
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... Légion d'Honneur after all is an institution that has stood the test of time remarkably well . The Empire was an attempt to unite Revolutionary and pre - Revolutionary France , and in due course many old émigré families " rallied " to ...
... Légion d'Honneur after all is an institution that has stood the test of time remarkably well . The Empire was an attempt to unite Revolutionary and pre - Revolutionary France , and in due course many old émigré families " rallied " to ...
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... Légion d'Honneur I silver - gilt sword I consul's sword I iron sword I velvet sash I chain of the Golden Fleece I little steel dressing case I silver night light I hilt of an antique saber I Henri IV hat and my plume The emperor's lace ...
... Légion d'Honneur I silver - gilt sword I consul's sword I iron sword I velvet sash I chain of the Golden Fleece I little steel dressing case I silver night light I hilt of an antique saber I Henri IV hat and my plume The emperor's lace ...
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