Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) is an order of France created on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture. Its status to the Ordre national du Mérite was confirmed by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963.Culture-Acte2 Archives de France,

The Order has three grades:
Commandeur (Commander) — medallion worn on a necklet; up to 20 recipients a year
Officier (Officer) — medallion worn on a ribbon with rosette on left breast; up to 60 recipients a year
Chevalier (Knight) — medallion worn on a ribbon on left breast; up to 200 recipients a year

References

Category:1957 establishments in France
Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of France