Legion Collection (page 7)

Ceramic under the Executive Board. Coffee service inspired by the Egyptian countryside of
JLJ4596980 Ceramic under the Executive Board. Coffee service inspired by the Egyptian countryside of Napoleon I. Porcelain of the 18th century

Portrait en pied de Napoleon Bonaparte en Premier Consul (1769-1821
JLJ4568979 Portrait en pied de Napoleon Bonaparte en Premier Consul (1769-1821) Painting by Antoine Jean Gros (1771-1835). 1802

Napoleon distributing the stars of the Legion of Honour to the Invalides 26 messidor an
JLJ4606609 Napoleon distributing the stars of the Legion of Honour to the Invalides 26 messidor an XII. Engraving by Charles Monnet (1732 - Ap 1808), 1805

Legio Fulminans (chromolitho)
961280 Legio Fulminans (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Legio Fulminans. Postcard produced by Chocolat de L Abbaye D Igny.); © Look and Learn

French President Armand Fallieres (1841 - 1931) presents the medal of the Legion of
XEE4412818 French President Armand Fallieres (1841 - 1931) presents the medal of the Legion of Honour to a hero who died in battle. Ill. de Beltrame. La Domenica del Corriere. 31/03/1907

Battalion of the Foreign Legion, formed and sent to Algeria in 1831
XEE4405766 Battalion of the Foreign Legion, formed and sent to Algeria in 1831; Battalion of Indigenous Tirailleurs, formed and sent to Algeria in 1841

desertion agency for French soldiers in Algeria "Le Petit Journal"
XEE4150344 desertion agency for French soldiers in Algeria " Le Petit Journal" 25 july 1909 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French

Alexandre Dumas Jr. - Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
XEE4152091 Alexandre Dumas Jr. - Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and some of his works - engraving in " Le Progres illustrious" of 1895 by Unknown Artist

Aerian view of the Palais de la Legion d honneur in Paris, after restoration in 1873
XEE4161838 Aerian view of the Palais de la Legion d honneur in Paris, after restoration in 1873. Also called " Hotel de Salm"

Portrait of General Davout (c. 1829), Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour
XEE4170427 Portrait of General Davout (c. 1829), Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour. Engraving in " La gazette du dimanche" of 12 December 1895

Portrait of Francois Jules Edmond Got (1822 - 1901) french actor
XEE4169640 Portrait of Francois Jules Edmond Got (1822 - 1901) french actor by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

First World War 1918 - Italy in the war. Victory Day. In the hour of glory
XEE4160933 First World War 1918 - Italy in the war. Victory Day. In the hour of glory. After a titanic struggle, the immense sacrifices, the deaths, the storms, the Army of Italy

Roman soldiers (Roman legion) maneuvering and defending themselves with their shields
GIA4814925 Roman soldiers (Roman legion) maneuvering and defending themselves with their shields. Engraving from the beginning of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Napoleon I handed over the Legion of Honour to the soldiers at Camp de Boulogne on August
GIA4751088 Napoleon I handed over the Legion of Honour to the soldiers at Camp de Boulogne on August 16, 1804. by Unknown Artist

The apotheosis of the Legion of Honour: Ball of the Legion of Honour at the Opera with
XEE4186962 The apotheosis of the Legion of Honour: Ball of the Legion of Honour at the Opera with the Legionaries Great Wounded

The triumph of the Naval School: after the official presentation of the Legion of Honour
XEE4186859 The triumph of the Naval School: after the official presentation of the Legion of Honour and the Cross of War to the Naval School

A railway worker has the honour: an employee of the station of Sevres (Monsieur Courtel
XEE4185272 A railway worker has the honour: an employee of the station of Sevres (Monsieur Courtel) attacked during the night, managed to escape the two bandits who attacked him

Richard-Lenoir (Francois Richard Lenoir 1765-1839), French industrialist
XEE4164301 Richard-Lenoir (Francois Richard Lenoir 1765-1839), French industrialist, leader of the 8th Legion, occupying Avenue de Vincennes to defend Paris in 1814

Dentellieres in Asnieres. Painting by Paul Soyer (1823-1903)
JLJ4651132 Dentellieres in Asnieres. Painting by Paul Soyer (1823-1903). Paris, Musee de la Legion d Honneur by Soyer, Paul (1823-1903); (add.info.: Dentellieres in Asnieres)

Prince-President Napoleon III decorating the Legion of Honour Jean-Baptiste Pruvost
JLJ4644508 Prince-President Napoleon III decorating the Legion of Honour Jean-Baptiste Pruvost, carter, 9 June 1850 a Saint-Quentin Painting by Sebastien Giraud (1819-1892)

First Empire: Cross of the Legion of Honour in rhinestones with portrait of Emperor
JLJ4673129 First Empire: Cross of the Legion of Honour in rhinestones with portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821). Early 19th century Paris, Museum of the Legion d Honneur by French School

First flag of the foreign legion handed over by Louis Philippe (Louis-Philippe
JLJ4687987 First flag of the foreign legion handed over by Louis Philippe (Louis-Philippe) 1st in 1831 after the creation of the legion created on March 10

Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (1459-1519)
JLJ4684049 Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg (1459-1519). Stained glass of the 16th century. Paris, Museum of the Legion d Honneur by Unknown Artist

Cestius Gallus, a la tete de la douzieme legion, marche contre les Juifs (engraving)
3625707 Cestius Gallus, a la tete de la douzieme legion, marche contre les Juifs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cestius Gallus)

On the 50th anniversary of the Thousand, the survivors of the glorious legion return to Porta Garibaldi
2815339 On the 50th anniversary of the Thousand, the survivors of the glorious legion return to Porta Garibaldi... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1931_1_29: Humor, Courier La Poste
ICA4941077 Candide, Satirique en N & B, 1931_1_29: Humor, Courier La Poste, Legion d honneur Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info.: Candide)

In Morocco, General Moinier decorates with the cross of the Legion of Honour the officers
XEE4187645 In Morocco, General Moinier decorates with the cross of the Legion of Honour the officers wounded in the battle of Haj Rakoula (HajRakoula)

A martyr of science: Marechal Philippe Petain (1856-1951
XEE4185239 A martyr of science: Marechal Philippe Petain (1856-1951) handed over the great cord of the Legion of Honour to Professor Jean-Alban Bergonie (Jean Alban Bergonie) (1857-1925)

General Hubert (Louis-Hubert-Gonzalve) Lyautey (1854-1934
XEE4188509 General Hubert (Louis-Hubert-Gonzalve) Lyautey (1854-1934) presents the cross of the Legion of Honour to the caid (pasha) Thami El-Glaoui (El Glaoui) (1879-1956)

Hero of the Tonkin Campaign, 1883
LSE4101678 Hero of the Tonkin Campaign, 1883 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Library, Hanoi, Vietnam; (add.info.: Hero of the Tonkin Campaign)

Drums, bugles and music- in "Album militaire"
XEE4115360 Drums, bugles and music- in " Album militaire" - Legion of the Guard, 1892. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drums)

Legions of Honour: 1) Officers Star "Golden Eagle"(1809 - 1813)
XEE4109228 Legions of Honour: 1) Officers Star " Golden Eagle" (1809 - 1813), 2) Knights Star " Silver Eagle" 1804 - 1806)

Madame Jeanne Paquin (1869-1936), French couturiere, represented with the cross of
XEE4149514 Madame Jeanne Paquin (1869-1936), French couturiere, represented with the cross of the Legion of Honour which she has just obtained - illustration by Daniel De Losques

The council of the National Order of the Legion of Honour during the Dreyfus affair
XEE4159352 The council of the National Order of the Legion of Honour during the Dreyfus affair, in Engraving by F. Meaulle after Garrey

The Impress Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920) presiding over the distribution of prizes to
XEE4144251 The Impress Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920) presiding over the distribution of prizes to the imperiale institution of the Legion of Honour in Saint Denis

Reception of a Knight of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem
JLJ4591731 Reception of a Knight of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem and of Our Lady of Mount Carmel by the Last Grand Master the Count of Provence (future King Louis XVIII) (1755-1824)

Institution of the Order of the Holy Spirit (Order of the Holy Spirit
JLJ4568163 Institution of the Order of the Holy Spirit (Order of the Holy Spirit) by Henry III Painting by Louis Michel van Loo (1707-1771). 18th century

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

The Roman legions sail in Ancona under the protection of Neptune
LRI4645120 The Roman legions sail in Ancona under the protection of Neptune, at the top construction of fortifications. Detail of the column of Trajan, 113 (low relief) by Roman

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 Thundering Legion
908855 The Thundering Legion by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); English, out of copyright

Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion, third quarter 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion, third quarter 15th century

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"Legion: A Timeless Symbol of Strength and Honor" Step back in time to ancient Rome, where the mighty Roman legions donned their iconic costumes. These brave warriors formed the backbone of the Roman military, known for their discipline and unwavering loyalty. Fast forward to Colonel Rollet and the French Foreign Legion during World War I. This legendary unit from France became a symbol of courage as they fought valiantly on various fronts, earning respect worldwide. Meanwhile, the 3rd Hussars, Infantry, and Light Infantry of Kings German Legion showcased their prowess on the battlefield with unmatched skill and precision. Their legacy lives on as a testament to their bravery. In Czechoslovakia in 1918, an armored train served as a formidable force against adversaries. The Czech armoured train became synonymous with resilience and determination during turbulent times. The image of a Foreign Legionnaire conjures up visions of adventure and sacrifice. These individuals left behind everything familiar to join this elite fighting force – embodying strength in unity. Shifting gears to Eugene Boudin's painting "Ships in a Harbour, " we see vessels standing tall amidst tumultuous waters. Just like these ships weathering storms, legions have faced countless challenges throughout history while remaining steadfast. Traveling back further still is an awe-inspiring sculpture depicting a Roman legionary at an Italian museum in Rome. This artwork serves as a reminder that even centuries later, we continue to be captivated by these remarkable soldiers' valor. Remembrance Day holds special significance each year when we honor those who sacrificed everything for our freedom. A leaflet advertising this solemn occasion reminds us all that legions past deserve our eternal gratitude. During World War I, Lady Londonderry played an instrumental role in supporting troops through her tireless efforts on multiple fronts. Her dedication exemplifies how legions extend beyond just soldiers but also include strong-willed individuals who contribute selflessly.