L'Hermitte's rising star came to a halt, however, when Truguet was dismissed after speaking against the rise of the Empire, and for one year l'Hermite was left without a command. He was appointed Officer of the Legion of Honour at the founding of the Order in late 1805.
L'Hermitte's ascent was halted, however, when Truguet was removed after criticizing the Empire's growth, and l'Hermite remained without a role for a year before being appointed to the Legion of Honour at its inception in 1805.