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Getting Pinned: Shore's honor is bestowed.
Howard was awarded at the Officier level, the second highest of three potential levels. Via Wikipededia, here's a better look at the ribbon, rosette and medallion.
Les Trois: Howard Shore, past Ordre des Arts et des Lettres recipient (and Naked Lunch collaborator) Ornette Coleman, and co-awardee George Avakian.