Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres ( Order of Arts and German literature ) is a French Order, which was founded on 2 May 1957 and is managed by the French Ministry of Culture. The Order is awarded to " persons who have distinguished themselves by their creativity in the artistic or literary field or by their contribution to the radiance of the arts and literature in France and the world."

The restructuring of the French honors system by President de Gaulle in 1963 maintained this order. The Council of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres includes 12 members of law ( " especially the directors of the management of the Ministry of Culture, the National Archives, and Museums of France ... "), and 13 members who are appointed by the Minister of Culture.

Classes

The Order is divided into three classes:

• Commandeur des Arts et Lettres: For individuals who are Officier at least 5 years; 50 possible awards per year
• Officier des Arts et Lettres: For individuals who are at least 5 years Chevalier; 140 possible awards per year
• Chevalier des Arts et Lettres: For persons over 30 years; 450 possible awards per year

Order decoration

The religious character is a green enameled double cross with eight arms, which is provided for the Chevalier with a silver, for the Officers with a silver and gold for the commanders with a golden arabesque. Also, the badge of the commanders is slightly larger than the other. In the center is seen for all levels a monogram of the letters L and A.

Carrying method

Commandeurs carry the distinction of being neck medals, Officers and Chevaliers at the band on the left chest. On the officer a rosette ribbon is also attached.

The ribbon is 37 mm wide and composed of five 5.5 mm wide, dark green ribbons, which are separated by four vertical, 2.4 mm wide, white lines.

• Belt buckles of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Officer ( officer )

Knight ( Chevalier )