Fourth and Fifth Republics 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. No changes were made after the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958.
Fourth and Fifth Republics The establi.shm:ent 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 No changes were made after the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958