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Show Legion of Honor The Legion d'tloiineur In France Is an order of merit both military and civil. Aa at present organized. It consists con-sists ot five classes chevaliers, o (fleers, (fl-eers, commanders, grand officers and erand crosses. The 4 resident of the republic Is grand master. In ordinary circumstances 20 years of military, naval or civil service Is necessary for eligibility to the rank by chevalier, and promotions can only be made after definite service In a lower rank. Extraordinary service admits to any rank. The word "chevalier" means "knight" |