What does the cryptic crossword clue "Military award belonging to woman inferior to many? (6,2,6)" mean?

The definition is "Military award". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LEGION (synonym="many") + OF (synonym="many") + HONOUR (synonym="belonging to woman") = LEGION OF HONOUR; definition: "Military award" The answer is LEGION OF HONOUR.

What is the answer to "Military award belonging to woman inferior to many? (6,2,6)"?

The answer is LEGION OF HONOUR.

Military award belonging to woman inferior to many? (6,2,6)

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