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GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- General Service Medal
1, record 1, English, General%20Service%20Medal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GSM 1, record 1, English, GSM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The General Service Medal(GSM) is awarded to members of the [Canadian Forces] and members of allied forces serving with the [Canadian Forces] who deploy outside of Canada-but not necessarily into a theatre of operations-to provide direct support, on a full-time basis, to operations in the presence of an armed enemy. 2, record 1, English, - General%20Service%20Medal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
General Service Medal; GSM : designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - General%20Service%20Medal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Médaille du service général
1, record 1, French, M%C3%A9daille%20du%20service%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MSG 1, record 1, French, MSG
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Médaille du service général (MSG) est décernée aux membres des Forces canadiennes et aux membres de forces alliées servant avec les Forces canadiennes qui se déploient à l'extérieur du Canada, mais pas nécessairement dans un théâtre d'opérations, pour fournir un appui direct, à temps plein, à des opérations menées en présence d'un ennemi armé. 2, record 1, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20du%20service%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Médaille du service général; MSG : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20du%20service%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-05-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Public Service
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Vanier Medal
1, record 2, English, Vanier%20Medal
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
First presented in 1962, this Medal has been awarded annually to individual who have distinguished themselves in their contribution to public service in Canada. Georges Vanier, when Governor General of Canada, graciously consented to have the medal known as "The Vanier Medal of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada. " 1, record 2, English, - Vanier%20Medal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Fonction publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Médaille Vanier
1, record 2, French, M%C3%A9daille%20Vanier
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Présentée pour la première fois en 1962, la Médaille Vanier est remise tous les ans à une personne qui s'est distinguée par sa contribution à la fonction publique du Canada. Feu le gouverneur général Georges P. Vanier avait gracieusement consenti à ce que cette récompense soit connue sous le nom de «Médaille Vanier l'Institut d'administration publique du Canada». 1, record 2, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20Vanier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Private International Law (Private Law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- European Community Monitor Mission Medal (Yugoslavia)
1, record 3, English, European%20Community%20Monitor%20Mission%20Medal%20%28Yugoslavia%29
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, is pleased hereby to authorize Canadians to accept and wear the European Community Monitor Mission Medal(Yugoslavia) in recognition of honourable service with the European Community Monitor Mission and to direct that the Medal follow the Multinational Force and Observers Medal(Sinai) in the order of precedence set out in the Canadian Orders, Decorations and Medals Directive 1993. 1, record 3, English, - European%20Community%20Monitor%20Mission%20Medal%20%28Yugoslavia%29
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Droit international privé (Droit privé)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- médaille de la Mission de surveillance de la Communauté européenne (Yougoslavie)
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9daille%20de%20la%20Mission%20de%20surveillance%20de%20la%20Communaut%C3%A9%20europ%C3%A9enne%20%28Yougoslavie%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur recommandation du Premier ministre, il plaît à Son Excellence le Gouverneur général en conseil d'autoriser que des Canadiens et Canadiennes acceptent et portent la médaille de la Mission de surveillance de la Communauté européenne (Yougoslavie) en reconnaissance de leur service honorable au sein de cette mission de surveillance et d'ordonner que cette médaille suive la médaille de la Force multinationale et observateurs (Sinaï) dans l'ordre de préséance établi dans la Directive de 1993 concernant les ordres, décorations et médailles au Canada. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9daille%20de%20la%20Mission%20de%20surveillance%20de%20la%20Communaut%C3%A9%20europ%C3%A9enne%20%28Yougoslavie%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Governmental Provincial Honorary Distinctions
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Corrections Exemplary Service Medal
1, record 4, English, Corrections%20Exemplary%20Service%20Medal
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal was established on June 11, 1984, to recognize employees of the Canadian correctional service. Exemplary Service is characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency. The Chancellery then submits these nominations to the Governor General for approval. The Medal or a bar is then sent to the chairperson of the appropriate awards committee for formal presentation to the recipient. 1, record 4, English, - Corrections%20Exemplary%20Service%20Medal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations provinciaux non gouv.
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Médaille pour services distingués en milieu correctionnel
1, record 4, French, M%C3%A9daille%20pour%20services%20distingu%C3%A9s%20en%20milieu%20correctionnel
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Médaille pour services distingués en milieu correctionnel a été instituée le 11 juin 1984 afin de reconnaître les services distingués de la part d'employés du Service correctionnel du Canada dont la conduite a toujours été sans reproche et qui ont accompli leur travail avec zèle et efficacité. La Chancellerie transmet les candidatures reçues au Gouverneur général pour approbation. La Médaille ou la barrette est transmise, pour remise officielle au nom du Gouverneur général, au président du comité des décorations compétent. 1, record 4, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20pour%20services%20distingu%C3%A9s%20en%20milieu%20correctionnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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