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The badge of the Légion is a five-armed " Maltese Asterisk " ( for want of a better description — see Maltese Cross ) in gilt ( in silver for chevalier ) enamelled white, with an enamelled laurel and oak wreath between the arms.
The obverse central disc is in gilt, featuring the head of Marianne, surrounded by the legend République Française on a blue enamel ring.
The reverse central disc is also in gilt, with a set of crossed tricolores, surrounded by the Légion's motto Honneur et Patrie ( Honour and Fatherland ) and its foundation date on a blue enamel ring.
The badge is suspended by an enamelled laurel and oak wreath.
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