Legion of Honour served France or the ideals it upholds may receive the honour. Foreign nationals who live in France are subject to the same requirements as the French. Foreign nationals who live abroad may be awarded a distinction of any rank or dignity in the . Foreign heads of state and their spouses or consorts of monarchs are made Grand Cross as a courtesy. American and British veterans who served in either World War I on French soil, or during the 1944 campaigns to liberate France, may be eligible for appointment as Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, provided they were still
Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria awarded for bravery and lifesaving. "See also List of Austrian Honours awarded to Heads of State and Royals" Below a list with names of all Grand Star recipients and other notable recipients, in chronological order with the year of award in brackets: Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria The Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria () is a national honour awarded by the Republic of Austria. The decoration is awarded in 15 grades and is Austria's highest national honour. The "Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria" was established