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The Order of Liberation ((フランス語:"Ordre de la Libération")) is a French Order which was awarded to heroes of the Liberation of France during World War II. It is a very high honour, second only after the ''Légion d’Honneur'' (Legion of Honour). Very few people, military units and communes were ever awarded it; and only for their deeds during World War II. A different order, the Médaille de la Résistance ("Resistance Medal") was created and awarded for lesser but still distinguished deeds by members of the Resistance. == History == The ''Order of Liberation'' was established by General de Gaulle in order n° 7, signed in Brazzaville on November 16, 1940. The object of the Order was to “reward people, of the military or civilian communities, who will have distinguished themselves in the task of liberating France and her Empire”.〔 There were no restrictions as to age, sex, rank, origin or nationality; nor any regarding the nature of the deeds, other than their exceptional quality.〔 The Order has a single rank, the title of ''Compagnon de la Libération'' (“Companion of the Liberation”).〔 General de Gaulle, founder of the Order, was the only ''Grand Maître'' (“Grand Master”) of the Order. The Order was usually bestowed by the traditional French military ceremony of "prise d'armes". The recipient was summoned forward by rank and name, and given the insignia while being commended thus: ''Nous vous reconnaissons comme notre Compagnon pour la libération de la France dans l’honneur et par la Victoire'' (“We acknowledge you as our companion for the Liberation of France, in honour and by Victory”).〔 The last awards to French citizens, units and communes were made on 23 January 1946. Awards to foreign nationals were made until 1960. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Order of Liberation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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