Legion of Honour. French national order instituted by Napoleon, 1802. Five ranks: Grands Croix, Grands Officiers, Commandeurs, Officiers, Chevaliers.

Foreign Legion. 1831-. French army unit of foreign volunteers, French officers founded in Algeria.

Hampton, Wade. 1818-1902. Confederate general. Raised Hampton’s Legion. Governor of SC 1876-8.

Legion. Roman army unit of 4-6,000 men.

British Empire, Order of. 1917. Honours service to government.

Bushido. 12C- Samurai warrior code. Personal honour, loyalty.

Eleusinian Mysteries. Secret Greek ritual to honour Demeter and Persephone.