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GUIDON [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- guidon
1, record 1, English, guidon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guidon: an item in the "Ceremonial Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - guidon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guidon
1, record 1, French, guidon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guidon : objet de la classe «Objets cérémoniels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 1, French, - guidon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2016-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Guidon
1, record 2, English, Guidon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- guidon
1, record 2, French, guidon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-06-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- guidon
1, record 3, English, guidon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For a battalion in line, review and normal order are the same, except that for review order the colours are advanced in line with the platoon commanders (including the guidons of armour regiments, which have the special privilege of being carried by warrant officers). 2, record 3, English, - guidon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Originally a flag carried by cavalry leaders to guide and rally their troops in battle. The term is still applied to the consecrated colours of armoured regiments. 3, record 3, English, - guidon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- guidon
1, record 3, French, guidon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas d'un bataillon en ligne, il n'y a pas de différence entre l'ordre de revue et l'ordre normal, sauf que dans le premier cas les drapeaux consacrés avancent en ligne, alignés sur les commandants de peloton (y compris les guidons des régiments blindés, qui ont le privilège spécial d'être portés par des adjudants). 2, record 3, French, - guidon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'origine, un drapeau porté par les chefs de cavalerie pour guider et rallier leurs troupes sur le champ de bataille. Le terme s'applique toujours aux drapeaux consacrés d'un régiment blindé. 3, record 3, French, - guidon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- guidon 1, record 4, English, guidon
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- guidon 1, record 4, French, guidon
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Drapeau long, ayant deux pointes et attaché à une lance. 1, record 4, French, - guidon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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