Legion of Honour which went to foreigners. The large number of decorations resulted from the new posthumous awards authorised in 1918. Traditionally, membership in the could not be awarded posthumously. The establishment of the Fourth Republic in 1946 brought about the latest change in the design of the Legion of Honour. The date "1870" on the obverse was replaced by a single star. The Legion of Honour is a national order of France, meaning a public incorporated body. The Legion is regulated by a civil law code, the "Code of the Legion of Honour and of the Military Medal". While the President of
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