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STAND COLOURS [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
CONT

When a stand of colours is carried, the Queen's Colour occupies the position of honour, i.e., on the right of the colour party (on the left from the spectators point of view).

OBS

[Refers to] both the Queen's [Colour] and [a] command/college/regimental colour.

Key term(s)
  • stand of colors

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
CONT

Lorsque la garde porte un ensemble de drapeaux consacrés, le drapeau consacré de la Reine occupe la place d'honneur, c'est-à-dire la droite (la gauche, vu par les spectateurs).

OBS

Désigne le drapeau consacré de la Reine et le drapeau consacré d'un commandement/collège/[régiment].

Spanish

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