Honneur, patrie, valeur, discipline

The superstructure of the stealth frigate Surcouf; the word Discipline can be seen on the plaque affixed to the port side of the front wall.

Honneur, patrie, valeur, discipline (Honour, fatherland, valour, discipline) is the motto of the French Navy. It is found inscribed on all ships and buildings, sometimes with each word on its separate plaque at a corner of the superstructure.

Origin

The motto uses words found in traditional mottos of French institutions: "Honneur - Patrie", and "Valeur - Discipline"

Probably under the Second French Empire, these two mottos fused and became features of French naval ships.

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