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DRAPEAU GUERRE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- battle flag
1, record 1, English, battle%20flag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- war flag 2, record 1, English, war%20flag
correct
- military flag 2, record 1, English, military%20flag
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although the first official reference to a standard form of religious service in connection with the formal issue or presentation of Colours dates to 1867, flags have been associated with religion from the earliest times when 'battle flags' were blessed, as consecrated objects. 3, record 1, English, - battle%20flag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- drapeau de guerre
1, record 1, French, drapeau%20de%20guerre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si la première mention officielle d’une forme standard de service religieux lié à la remise ou à la présentation officielle des drapeaux consacrés remonte à 1867, les drapeaux ont été associés à la religion depuis les tout premiers temps où les «drapeaux de guerre» étaient bénis, en tant qu’objets consacrés. 1, record 1, French, - drapeau%20de%20guerre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Land Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- camp flag
1, record 2, English, camp%20flag
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- camp colour 2, record 2, English, camp%20colour
correct, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flag flown to identify the location, headquarters or boundaries of a unit, or of units within a branch or a formation. 3, record 2, English, - camp%20flag
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Camp flags are flown to identify the organizational or functional "family" to which a particular installation belongs. Historically, they aid personnel in finding a particular unit. They may be used to mark headquarters and to encompass bounds while on field exercise, manoeuvres, on a parade ground or in barracks. They may also be flown, if appropriate, at such locations as saluting bases. 3, record 2, English, - camp%20flag
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The use of camp colours, currently referred to as camp flags, in the British Army dates back to the 18th Century ... The term "camp flag" comes into use after the Second World War but its purpose continued that of the camp colours. 2, record 2, English, - camp%20flag
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Command, formation, branch and unit flags are all camp flags. 3, record 2, English, - camp%20flag
Record 2, Key term(s)
- camp color
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Forces terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- drapeau de camp
1, record 2, French, drapeau%20de%20camp
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- couleur de camp 2, record 2, French, couleur%20de%20camp
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drapeau arboré pour identifier l’emplacement, le quartier général ou les limites d’une unité ou d’unités relevant d’un service ou d’une formation. 3, record 2, French, - drapeau%20de%20camp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les drapeaux de camp sont arborés pour identifier la «famille» organisationnelle ou fonctionnelle à laquelle appartient une installation déterminée. Traditionnellement, ils aident les militaires à trouver une unité. Ils peuvent servir à indiquer l’emplacement du quartier général et à délimiter la zone d’exercices ou de manœuvres en campagne, dans les terrains de parade ou dans les casernes. Ils peuvent aussi être déployés, le cas échéant, sur les plateformes de réception du salut. 3, record 2, French, - drapeau%20de%20camp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'usage des couleurs de camp, actuellement appelées drapeaux de camp, dans l'armée britannique remonte au XVIIIe siècle, [...] Après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, on a commencé à utiliser le terme «drapeau de camp», mais ce drapeau avait le même but que les couleurs de camp. 2, record 2, French, - drapeau%20de%20camp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les drapeaux de commandement, de formation, de branche ou d’unité sont tous des drapeaux de camp. 3, record 2, French, - drapeau%20de%20camp
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- St. George's Day
1, record 3, English, St%2E%20George%27s%20Day
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
St George's Day is celebrated by the several nations, kingdoms, countries, and cities of which Saint George is the patron saint. Most countries that observe St George's Day celebrate it on 23 April, the traditionally accepted date of Saint George's death in 303 AD. This day is May 6 for Eastern Orthodox Churches who use the Julian calendar for 2011 it has been moved to the 25th for those on the New Calendar due to it falling on Holy Saturday. ... Countries that celebrate St George's Day include England, Canada, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Georgia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Republic of Macedonia. Cities include Moscow in Russia, Genova in Italy, Ljubljana in Slovenia, Beirut in Lebanon, Qormi and Victoria in Malta and many others. It is also celebrated in the old kingdoms and counties of the Crown of Aragon in Spain—Aragon, Catalonia, Valencia, and Palestine. 2, record 3, English, - St%2E%20George%27s%20Day
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
St. George's Day is not an official national holiday in Canada. It is, however a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, where it is usually observed on the Monday nearest April 23rd. 3, record 3, English, - St%2E%20George%27s%20Day
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
St. George is the patron saint of England. He is the patron of soldiers and archers, cavalry and chivalry, of farmers and field workers, Boy Scouts and butchers, of horses, riders and saddlers. He is also the patron saint of Aragon, Catalonia, Genoa Georgia, Germany, Greece, Istanbul, Lithuania, Moscow, Palestine, Portugal, and of Venice (second to St. Mark). According to legend, St. George, a soldier of the Imperial Army, rescues a town in what is now Libya from the tyranny of a people-eating dragon. St. George overpowered the beast and then offered to kill it if the townspeople would convert to Christianity and be baptized. The story is that there were 15,000 conversions on the spot. Openly espousing Christianity was dangerous and eventually the authorities of Emperor Diocletian arrested George. He was martyred about 303 AD. 3, record 3, English, - St%2E%20George%27s%20Day
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- La Saint-Georges
1, record 3, French, La%20Saint%2DGeorges
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Fête de la Saint-Georges 2, record 3, French, F%C3%AAte%20de%20la%20Saint%2DGeorges
correct, feminine noun
- Jour de la Saint-Georges 3, record 3, French, Jour%20de%20la%20Saint%2DGeorges
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jour de la Saint-Georges. La Saint-Georges est la fête nationale anglaise, célébrant son Saint-Patron célèbre pour avoir sauvé une jeune fille des griffes d’un dragon. Le drapeau anglais arbore d’ailleurs la croix rouge de Saint-Georges sur fond blanc qu'arboraient les chevaliers lors des batailles de la Guerre de 100 ans. Parades, spectacles thématiques, festivals culinaires égayent Londres le temps de ces festivités réveillant comme chaque 23 avril le patriotisme anglais. 3, record 3, French, - La%20Saint%2DGeorges
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le 23 avril, c’est La Saint-Georges (George, Jordi). Généralement, ce personnage est plus connu que sa fête, pourtant, dans certaines régions et certaines villes, le 23 avril est un jour important. En 1995, l’UNESCO décrète ce jour : «Journée Mondiale des Livres et des Auteurs» en s’inspirant d’une tradition catalane qui voudrait que le libraire offre une fleur, généralement une rose rouge, à celui qui achète un ouvrage et le fleuriste un livret à qui lui achète des fleurs. «La Journée du Livre Espagnol» a été instaurée en octobre 1926 et déplacée au 23 avril en 1930, Cervantès étant mort un 23 avril. Et étrangement, par association d’idées, en Catalogne, l’on fête les amoureux, non seulement à la Saint Valentin, mais également à la Saint-Georges, ce dernier ayant sauvé des griffes d’un dragon une jeune Princesse, sorte de gage d’amour ... 2, record 3, French, - La%20Saint%2DGeorges
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Festivales y carnavales y eventos sociales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día de San Jorge
1, record 3, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20de%20San%20Jorge
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Día de San Jorge conmemora la muerte de Jorge de Capadocia el 23 de abril del año 303. San Jorge es considerado patrón de diversas naciones y territorios, entre ellos Inglaterra, Georgia, Etiopía, Bulgaria y Portugal. En España es patrón de Aragón y de Cataluña, así como de las localidades de Cáceres y Alcoy, entre otras. Además el 23 de abril fue declarado el Día Internacional del Libro por la Unesco en 1996. San Jorge es también patrón de los scouts, por lo que el 23 de abril es el día del Scout. 1, record 3, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20de%20San%20Jorge
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Badges and Instruments of Identification
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flag of truce
1, record 4, English, flag%20of%20truce
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white flag carried or displayed to an enemy as an invitation to conference or parley or to signify a desire of making some communication not hostile. 2, record 4, English, - flag%20of%20truce
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Insignes et pièces de sécurité
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pavillon parlementaire
1, record 4, French, pavillon%20parlementaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- drapeau blanc 2, record 4, French, drapeau%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drapeau qui, en temps de guerre, indique à l'ennemi qu'on veut parlementer ou se rendre. 2, record 4, French, - pavillon%20parlementaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insignias y piezas de identificación
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bandera de tregua
1, record 4, Spanish, bandera%20de%20tregua
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- bandera de parlamento 1, record 4, Spanish, bandera%20de%20parlamento
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
- Ship Communications (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pennant
1, record 5, English, pennant
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A triangular-shaped flag with the fly usually much longer than the hoist used for signalling or for dressing a ship. 2, record 5, English, - pennant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 5, English, - pennant
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par eau)
- Communications en mer (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- flamme
1, record 5, French, flamme
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pavillon long et étroit généralement de forme triangulaire et servant dans la marine de guerre de drapeau de signalisation surtout. 2, record 5, French, - flamme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie officialisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 5, French, - flamme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Battle Honours, Second World War 1, record 6, English, Battle%20Honours%2C%20Second%20World%20War
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Décorations du drapeau, deuxième guerre mondiale 1, record 6, French, D%C3%A9corations%20du%20drapeau%2C%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20guerre%20mondiale
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
OAC 33-1 1, record 6, French, - D%C3%A9corations%20du%20drapeau%2C%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20guerre%20mondiale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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