Ordre des Arts et des Lettres Pictures

For your enjoyment, a couple of hastily snapped phone pictures from last Wednesday's reception. Click any to see a larger version.

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.