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CROSS VALOUR [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
OBS

The Cross of Valour is awarded for acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril. ... Recipients of the Cross of Valour may use the letters C.V. after their name.

OBS

Cross of Valour; C.V.: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
OBS

La Croix de la vaillance récompense les auteurs d'actes de courage vraiment remarquables accomplis dans des circonstances extrêmement périlleuses. [...] Les personnes décorées de la Croix de la vaillance peuvent faire suivre leur nom des initiales C.V.

OBS

La Croix de la vaillance; C.V. : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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