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DRAPEAU CONSACRE [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- command flag
1, record 1, English, command%20flag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- headquarters flag 2, record 1, English, headquarters%20flag
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Command flags are descendants of the former navy and air force service ensigns. From this lineage they gain the additional right - beyond being flown as identity markers - of being carried on parade on certain important ceremonial occasions when command or other consecrated colours are not appropriate or available, and when it is desirable to indicate the formation to which a formed military body belongs. (Command flags must not be confused with command colours ... 3, record 1, English, - command%20flag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- drapeau de commandement
1, record 1, French, drapeau%20de%20commandement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fanion de commandement 2, record 1, French, fanion%20de%20commandement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les drapeaux des commandements dérivent des anciens drapeaux de la marine et de l'armée de l'air. Cette lignée leur confère le droit supplémentaire, en plus d’être déployés pour servir de repères, d’être arborés à l'occasion de certaines cérémonies importantes lorsque le drapeau consacré du commandement ou un autre drapeau consacré n’ est pas approprié ou disponible et lorsqu'il est souhaitable de signaler la formation à laquelle appartient un corps militaire constitué.(Les drapeaux des commandements ne doivent pas être confondus avec les drapeaux consacrés des commandements [...] 3, record 1, French, - drapeau%20de%20commandement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Fire-Fighting Services
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Firefighters' National Memorial Day
1, record 2, English, Firefighters%27%20National%20Memorial%20Day
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Firefighters' National Memorial Day was established in 2017 as] a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe ... The second Sunday in September of each year is now designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. On that day, the Canadian flag [is] half-masted on all federal buildings and establishments. The Government of Canada recognizes the dangers firefighters often face when carrying out their duties, and the ultimate sacrifice of firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. Firefighters' National Memorial Day [commemorates] their courage, their selflessness, and their unwavering commitment to serving [the community]. 2, record 2, English, - Firefighters%27%20National%20Memorial%20Day
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Service d'incendie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Jour commémoratif national des pompiers
1, record 2, French, Jour%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20national%20des%20pompiers
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Jour commémoratif national des pompiers a été instauré en 2017 afin] de rendre hommage aux pompiers qui protègent les Canadiens au péril de leur vie [...] Le deuxième dimanche de septembre de chaque année est maintenant consacré à la mémoire des pompiers qui ont péri dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions. Au cours de cette journée, le drapeau canadien [est] mis en berne sur tous les édifices et établissements fédéraux. Le gouvernement du Canada reconnaît les dangers auxquels les pompiers sont régulièrement confrontés dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions et l'ultime sacrifice de ceux qui ont donné leur vie en remplissant leur devoir. Le Jour commémoratif national des pompiers [permet] de commémorer leur courage, leur altruisme et leur engagement indéfectible à servir [la communauté]. 2, record 2, French, - Jour%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20national%20des%20pompiers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emblems (History)
- Numismatics
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- royal cypher
1, record 3, English, royal%20cypher
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- royal cipher 2, record 3, English, royal%20cipher
- royal monogram 3, record 3, English, royal%20monogram
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The design of the St. Edward's crown and the royal cypher, "E II R", shall be used wherever these devices are authorized on colours. Only the royal cypher of the reigning sovereign will be approved for new colours. 4, record 3, English, - royal%20cypher
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The royal cypher is the queen's monogram (Elizabeth II Regina [Regina is latin for queen]) below a crown. It is used in the insignia of orders, decorations and medals, and on various badges. 5, record 3, English, - royal%20cypher
Record 3, Key term(s)
- royal monogramme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Emblèmes (Histoire)
- Numismatique
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- monogramme royal
1, record 3, French, monogramme%20royal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chiffre royal 2, record 3, French, chiffre%20royal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La couronne de Saint-Édouard et le monogramme royal(E II R) doivent figurer sur un drapeau consacré lorsqu'ils sont autorisés. Pour tout nouveau drapeau consacré, seul le monogramme royal du souverain régnant est approuvé. 3, record 3, French, - monogramme%20royal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit du monogramme de la Reine (Elizabeth II Regina [Regina signifie « reine » en latin.]) surmonté d’une couronne. On l’applique aux emblèmes des ordres, décorations et médailles ainsi que sur différents insignes. 4, record 3, French, - monogramme%20royal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-12-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- colour case
1, record 4, English, colour%20case
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- color case
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- étui de drapeau consacré
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9tui%20de%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-09-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- colour escort
1, record 5, English, colour%20escort
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colour escort. The mission of Colour escorts is to safeguard the Colours. Once they have taken up their duty, they remain with the Colour, or with any armed "escort to the Colour," until it is safely lodged again. With an "escort to the Colour," they occupy supernumerary positions until called upon to resume their close escort duties. When Colours are ordered to take post in review order, the escorts shall stand fast. 1, record 5, English, - colour%20escort
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colour escort : usually written "Colour escort" in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 5, English, - colour%20escort
Record 5, Key term(s)
- color escort
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- escorte de drapeau consacré
1, record 5, French, escorte%20de%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Escorte des drapeaux consacrés. Les escortes ont comme mission de garder les drapeaux consacrés en sécurité. À partir du moment où les membres d’une escorte entrent en fonction, ils se tiennent constamment près du drapeau consacré ou près de l'escorte armée, s’il y a lieu, tant que le drapeau consacré n’ est pas replacé en sécurité. Avec une escorte armée, ils occupent des positions surnuméraires jusqu'au moment où ils doivent reprendre leurs fonctions d’escorte rapprochée. Lorsque les membres de la garde du drapeau consacré reçoivent l'ordre de prendre place en ordre de revue, les membres de l'escorte doivent se tenir immobiles. 1, record 5, French, - escorte%20de%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- let fly the colours
1, record 6, English, let%20fly%20the%20colours
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[To release] the Colours to fly free, either as a salute to dignitaries not entitled to the royal salute ... or to allow free identification of the flag. 1, record 6, English, - let%20fly%20the%20colours
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The commanding officer shall order BATTALION, SHOULDER – ARMS. On this command, the colour officers shall reverse positions by spiral countermarching, halt facing the battalion and let fly the Colours. 1, record 6, English, - let%20fly%20the%20colours
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
let fly the colours: this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 6, English, - let%20fly%20the%20colours
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
let fly the colours : usually written "let fly the Colours" in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 6, English, - let%20fly%20the%20colours
Record 6, Key term(s)
- let fly the colour
- let fly the colors
- let fly the color
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- laisser flotter les drapeaux consacrés
1, record 6, French, laisser%20flotter%20les%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relâcher les drapeaux consacrés pour qu’ils flottent soit pour saluer un dignitaire qui n’a pas droit au salut royal, [...] soit pour permettre l’identification du drapeau. 1, record 6, French, - laisser%20flotter%20les%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au commandement «BATAILLON, À L’ÉPAULE ARMES», donné par le commandant, les porte-drapeaux consacrés changent de place en exécutant une contremarche en spirale, s’arrêtent face au bataillon et laissent flotter les drapeaux consacrés. 1, record 6, French, - laisser%20flotter%20les%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laisser flotter les drapeaux consacrés : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu’il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 2, record 6, French, - laisser%20flotter%20les%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
Record 6, Key term(s)
- laisser flotter le drapeau consacré
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-09-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- standard
1, record 7, English, standard
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the CF [Canadian Forces], a "standard" now is: (1) a flag which depicts the armorial bearings of the person entitled to fly it - the Sovereign and certain members of the Royal Family have personal standards (the term is no longer used with exactitude), which are flown to denote their actual presence, whether in residence or on a visit, (2) the consecrated colour of a horse or dragoon guards regiment, or a flying squadron, and (3) in much its original form, a ceremonial flag of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery. 2, record 7, English, - standard
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- étendard
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tendard
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les FC [Forces canadiennes], le terme «étendard» désigne aujourd’hui :(1) un drapeau représentant les armoiries de la personne autorisée à l'arborer. La Souveraine et certains membres de la famille royale ont leurs étendards personnels(le terme n’ est plus employé dans son sens exact) qui sont arborés pour indiquer leur présence dans un endroit où ils résident ou dans un endroit où ils sont en visite,(2) le drapeau consacré d’un régiment de dragons ou de la cavalerie de la garde, ou encore d’un escadron aérien, et(3) dans une forme qui rappelle beaucoup l'original, un drapeau de cérémonie du Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tendard
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-09-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dip colour
1, record 8, English, dip%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dip colour: this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 8, English, - dip%20colour
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dip colour by numbers, squad one. 2, record 8, English, - dip%20colour
Record 8, Key term(s)
- dip colours
- dip color
- dip colors
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- saluez avec le drapeau consacré
1, record 8, French, saluez%20avec%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saluez avec le drapeau consacré : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 2, record 8, French, - saluez%20avec%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
En décomposant, saluez avec le drapeau consacré, escouade un. 1, record 8, French, - saluez%20avec%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 8, Key term(s)
- saluer avec le drapeau consacré
- saluer avec les drapeaux consacrés
- saluez avec les drapeaux consacrés
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-09-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- by numbers
1, record 9, English, by%20numbers
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Carry colour, catch the colour, change colour, order colour, slope colour by numbers. 1, record 9, English, - by%20numbers
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- en décomposant
1, record 9, French, en%20d%C3%A9composant
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
En décomposant, à l'épaule le drapeau consacré, au pied le drapeau consacré, au port le drapeau consacré. 1, record 9, French, - en%20d%C3%A9composant
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 PHR
En décomposant, changez le drapeau consacré, saisissez le drapeau consacré. 1, record 9, French, - en%20d%C3%A9composant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-09-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- order colour
1, record 10, English, order%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
order colour : this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 10, English, - order%20colour
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Order colour by numbers, squad one. 1, record 10, English, - order%20colour
Record 10, Key term(s)
- order colours
- order color
- order colors
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- au pied le drapeau consacré
1, record 10, French, au%20pied%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
au pied le drapeau consacré : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 2, record 10, French, - au%20pied%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
En décomposant, au pied le drapeau consacré, escouade un. 1, record 10, French, - au%20pied%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 10, Key term(s)
- au pied les drapeaux consacrés
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2008-09-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- change colour
1, record 11, English, change%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
change colour: this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 11, English, - change%20colour
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Change colour by numbers, squad one. 1, record 11, English, - change%20colour
Record 11, Key term(s)
- change colours
- change color
- change colors
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- changez le drapeau consacré
1, record 11, French, changez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
changez le drapeau consacré : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 2, record 11, French, - changez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
En décomposant, changez le drapeau consacré, escouade un. 1, record 11, French, - changez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 11, Key term(s)
- changez les drapeaux consacrés
- changer le drapeau consacré
- changer les drapeaux consacrés
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-09-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- slope colour
1, record 12, English, slope%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slope colour: this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 12, English, - slope%20colour
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Slope colour by numbers, squad one. 1, record 12, English, - slope%20colour
Record 12, Key term(s)
- slope colours
- slope color
- slope colors
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- à l'épaule le drapeau consacré
1, record 12, French, %C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9paule%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
à l'épaule le drapeau consacré : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 2, record 12, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9paule%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
En décomposant, à l'épaule le drapeau consacré, escouade un. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9paule%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 12, Key term(s)
- à l’épaule les drapeaux consacrés
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2008-09-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- catch the colour
1, record 13, English, catch%20the%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catch the colour: this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 13, English, - catch%20the%20colour
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Catch the colour by numbers, squad one. 1, record 13, English, - catch%20the%20colour
Record 13, Key term(s)
- catch the colours
- catch the color
- catch the colors
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- saisissez le drapeau consacré
1, record 13, French, saisissez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saisissez le drapeau consacré : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 2, record 13, French, - saisissez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 PHR
En décomposant, saisissez le drapeau consacré, escouade un. 1, record 13, French, - saisissez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 13, Key term(s)
- saisir le drapeau consacré
- saisir les drapeaux consacrés
- saisissez les drapeaux consacrés
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2008-09-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- carry colour
1, record 14, English, carry%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On the command CARRY - COLOUR, the two movements are combined. A standard pause shall be observed between the movements. 1, record 14, English, - carry%20colour
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carry colour: this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 14, English, - carry%20colour
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Carry colour by by numbers, squad one. 1, record 14, English, - carry%20colour
Record 14, Key term(s)
- carry color
- carry colors
- carry colours
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- au port le drapeau consacré
1, record 14, French, au%20port%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au commandement «AU PORT LE DRAPEAU-CONSACRÉ», combiner les deux mouvements en observant la pause réglementaire entre les mouvements. 1, record 14, French, - au%20port%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
au port le drapeau consacré : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 2, record 14, French, - au%20port%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 PHR
En décomposant, au port le drapeau consacré, escouade un. 1, record 14, French, - au%20port%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 14, Key term(s)
- au port les drapeaux consacrés
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2008-08-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- case the colour
1, record 15, English, case%20the%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
case the colours: this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 15, English, - case%20the%20colour
Record 15, Key term(s)
- case the color
- case the colors
- case the colours
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- engainez le drapeau consacré
1, record 15, French, engainez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
engainez le drapeau consacré : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 2, record 15, French, - engainez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 15, Key term(s)
- engainer le drapeau consacré
- engainer les drapeaux consacrés
- engainez les drapeaux consacrés
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2008-08-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- uncase the colour
1, record 16, English, uncase%20the%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
uncase the colour: this term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 2, record 16, English, - uncase%20the%20colour
Record 16, Key term(s)
- uncase the color
- uncase the colors
- uncase the colours
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- dégainez le drapeau consacré
1, record 16, French, d%C3%A9gainez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dégainez le drapeau consacré : ce terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un terme de procédure ou de commandement. 2, record 16, French, - d%C3%A9gainez%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 16, Key term(s)
- dégainer le drapeau consacré
- dégainer les drapeaux consacrés
- dégainez les drapeaux consacrés
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2008-08-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- colour party
1, record 17, English, colour%20party
correct, see observation
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The composition of a Colour party carrying one Colour ... shall be: a. Colour officer - one junior officer ... and b. Colour escorts - two sergeants (or below, if necessary); c. Colour orderly (corporal, drummer or private). 1, record 17, English, - colour%20party
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colour party: usually written "Colour party" in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 17, English, - colour%20party
Record 17, Key term(s)
- color party
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- garde de drapeau consacré
1, record 17, French, garde%20de%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La garde de drapeau consacré pour un seul drapeau consacré [...] comprend : a. le porte-drapeau consacré-un officier subalterne [...]; et b. l'escorte du drapeau consacré-deux sergents(ou deux militaires d’un grade inférieur) ;c. un planton(caporal, tambour ou soldat). 1, record 17, French, - garde%20de%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- escort for the colour
1, record 18, English, escort%20for%20the%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the trooping ceremony, the right flank company is traditionally referred to as the escort for the Colour until the Colour is received, following which it is referred to as the escort to the Colour. 1, record 18, English, - escort%20for%20the%20colour
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
escort for the colour: usually written "escort for the Colour" in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 18, English, - escort%20for%20the%20colour
Record 18, Key term(s)
- escort for the color
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- garde pour le drapeau consacré
1, record 18, French, garde%20pour%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant la cérémonie, la compagnie qui occupe le flanc droit est désignée sous le nom de «garde pour le drapeau consacré» jusqu'à l'arrivée du drapeau consacré, après quoi on la désigne sous le nom de «garde du drapeau consacré». 1, record 18, French, - garde%20pour%20le%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- escort to the colour
1, record 19, English, escort%20to%20the%20colour
correct, see observation
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the trooping ceremony, the right flank company is traditionally referred to as the escort for the Colour until the Colour is received, following which it is referred to as the escort to the Colour. 1, record 19, English, - escort%20to%20the%20colour
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
escort to the colour: ususally written "escort to the Colour" in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 19, English, - escort%20to%20the%20colour
Record 19, Key term(s)
- escort to the color
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- garde du drapeau consacré
1, record 19, French, garde%20du%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant la cérémonie, la compagnie qui occupe le flanc droit est désignée sous le nom de «garde pour le drapeau consacré» jusqu'à l'arrivée du drapeau consacré, après quoi on la désigne sous le nom de «garde du drapeau consacré». 1, record 19, French, - garde%20du%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2008-07-16
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- colours
1, record 20, English, colours
correct, see observation, plural
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Consecrated ceremonial flags which are carried by, and mark the identity of, Canadian Forces (CF) formations and units, and include: Queen’s Colours; standards; guidons; and command, college and regimental Colours. 1, record 20, English, - colours
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colours: usually written with a capital "c" in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 20, English, - colours
Record 20, Key term(s)
- colour
- colors
- color
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- drapeaux consacrés
1, record 20, French, drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les drapeaux consacrés. Drapeaux consacrés utilisés comme symbole par les formations et unités des Forces canadiennes (FC) et englobant les drapeaux consacrés de la Reine, les étendards, les guidons, les drapeaux consacrés régimentaires ainsi que les drapeaux consacrés des collèges et des commandements. 1, record 20, French, - drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
Record 20, Key term(s)
- drapeau consacré
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2008-07-16
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- tasselled cord
1, record 21, English, tasselled%20cord
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The orderlies then wrap the tasselled cords around the Colours three times along their width. The Colour officers grasp the ends of the cords and the Colour in their left hand. 1, record 21, English, - tasselled%20cord
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- cordon à gland
1, record 21, French, cordon%20%C3%A0%20gland
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le planton enroule ensuite le cordon à gland trois fois autour du drapeau consacré, de haut en bas, après quoi le porte-drapeau consacré prend l'extrémité du cordon ainsi que le drapeau consacré dans sa main gauche. 1, record 21, French, - cordon%20%C3%A0%20gland
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2008-07-16
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- colour drill
1, record 22, English, colour%20drill
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colour drill shall be executed with a standard pause between movements in a similar manner to rifle drill. 1, record 22, English, - colour%20drill
Record 22, Key term(s)
- color drill
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- exercice avec drapeau consacré
1, record 22, French, exercice%20avec%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand on procède à l'exercice avec le drapeau consacré, on doit observer la pause réglementaire entre les mouvements, de la même façon que pour l'exercice avec le fusil. 1, record 22, French, - exercice%20avec%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2008-07-16
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- colour orderly
1, record 23, English, colour%20orderly
correct, see observation
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colour orderlies. When Colours are to be moved cased to a ceremonial parade, a Colour orderly shall be designated for each to assist the Colour officer and take charge of the cases during the parade. 1, record 23, English, - colour%20orderly
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colour orderly : usually written "Colour orderly" in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 23, English, - colour%20orderly
Record 23, Key term(s)
- colour orderlies
- color orderlies
- color orderly
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- planton de drapeau consacré
1, record 23, French, planton%20de%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plantons des drapeaux consacrés. Lorsqu’il faut transporter des drapeaux consacrés engainés jusqu’au lieu d’une prise d’armes, on désigne un planton pour chacun des drapeaux consacrés et ces plantons ont comme tâche d’aider les porte-drapeaux consacrés et de s’occuper des étuis pendant le rassemblement. 1, record 23, French, - planton%20de%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 23, Key term(s)
- planton des drapeaux consacrés
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2008-07-16
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- dipping the colours
1, record 24, English, dipping%20the%20colours
correct, see observation
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rendering a salute by lowering the Colours to the entitled dignitaries ... 1, record 24, English, - dipping%20the%20colours
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dipping the colours: usually written "dipping the Colours" in Canadian Forces documents. 2, record 24, English, - dipping%20the%20colours
Record 24, Key term(s)
- dipping the colour
- dipping the colors
- dipping the color
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- salut avec les drapeaux consacrés
1, record 24, French, salut%20avec%20les%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Descente des drapeaux consacrés effectuée pour saluer les personnes qui y ont droit [...] 1, record 24, French, - salut%20avec%20les%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
Record 24, Key term(s)
- salut avec le drapeau consacré
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2008-06-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- uncased colour
1, record 25, English, uncased%20colour
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colour removed from [its] fabric case. 1, record 25, English, - uncased%20colour
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An uncased colour is never sloped at the halt; it shall be at the carry or the order, according to whether arms are at the shoulder or the order. 1, record 25, English, - uncased%20colour
Record 25, Key term(s)
- uncased colours
- uncased color
- uncased colors
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- drapeau consacré dégainé
1, record 25, French, drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9%20d%C3%A9gain%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drapeau consacré qu'on a retiré de son étui en tissu. 1, record 25, French, - drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9%20d%C3%A9gain%C3%A9
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quant au drapeau consacré dégainé, à la halte, on ne le porte jamais à l'épaule; on le porte soit à la position au port, soit à la position au pied, selon que les troupes ont l'arme à l'épaule ou au pied. 1, record 25, French, - drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9%20d%C3%A9gain%C3%A9
Record 25, Key term(s)
- drapeaux consacrés dégainés
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2008-06-11
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- stand of colours
1, record 26, English, stand%20of%20colours
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 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). 2, record 26, English, - stand%20of%20colours
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Refers to] both the Queen's [Colour] and [a] command/college/regimental colour. 3, record 26, English, - stand%20of%20colours
Record 26, Key term(s)
- stand of colors
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de drapeaux consacrés
1, record 26, French, ensemble%20de%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 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). 2, record 26, French, - ensemble%20de%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Désigne le drapeau consacré de la Reine et le drapeau consacré d’un commandement/collège/[régiment]. 3, record 26, French, - ensemble%20de%20drapeaux%20consacr%C3%A9s
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2008-06-10
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- cased colour
1, record 27, English, cased%20colour
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colour enclosed in a fabric case. 1, record 27, English, - cased%20colour
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A cased colour shall be held in the order position at the halt and carried in the slope position on the march. A cased colour is never held at the carry. 1, record 27, English, - cased%20colour
Record 27, Key term(s)
- cased colours
- cased color
- cased colors
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- drapeau consacré engainé
1, record 27, French, drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9%20engain%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drapeau consacré recouvert d’un étui en tissu. 1, record 27, French, - drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9%20engain%C3%A9
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un drapeau consacré engainé peut se tenir de deux façons : à la halte, à la position au pied et, en marche, à la position à l'épaule. On ne tient jamais un drapeau consacré engainé dans la position au port. 1, record 27, French, - drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9%20engain%C3%A9
Record 27, Key term(s)
- drapeaux consacrés engainés
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2008-01-03
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- trooping the Colour
1, record 28, English, trooping%20the%20Colour
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
- trooping of the Colours 2, record 28, English, trooping%20of%20the%20Colours
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ceremony of trooping the Colour is a very formal parade, normally held at least once each year to permit all members of a unit to view their Colours, which symbolize pride, honour and devotion to Sovereign and country. 1, record 28, English, - trooping%20the%20Colour
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- parade du drapeau consacré
1, record 28, French, parade%20du%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La parade des drapeaux consacrés est une cérémonie particulièrement solennelle, qui a normalement lieu une fois par année afin de permettre aux membres de l’unité de reconnaître leurs drapeaux consacrés qui sont un symbole de fierté, d’honneur et de dévouement envers la souveraine et le pays. 1, record 28, French, - parade%20du%20drapeau%20consacr%C3%A9
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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