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ACTE BRAVOURE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Governor General's Commendation for Bravery
1, record 1, English, Governor%20General%27s%20Commendation%20for%20Bravery
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GGCB 1, record 1, English, GGCB
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2022, in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Canadian Bravery Decorations by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Governor General authorized the creation of a new insignia to accompany the Certificate of Commendation created in 1993, which became known as the Governor General's Commendation for Bravery (GGCB). 1, record 1, English, - Governor%20General%27s%20Commendation%20for%20Bravery
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Governor General's Commendation for Bravery is awarded by the Governor General to recognize altruism at personal risk which, while not meeting the criteria for a Canadian Bravery Decoration, is deemed commendable. 1, record 1, English, - Governor%20General%27s%20Commendation%20for%20Bravery
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du gouverneur général pour acte de bravoure
1, record 1, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20gouverneur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20pour%20acte%20de%20bravoure
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2022, afin de marquer le 50e anniversaire de la création des décorations canadiennes pour actes de bravoure par Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II, le gouverneur général a autorisé la création d'un nouvel insigne pour accompagner le certificat de Mention élogieuse créé en 1993, qui sera dorénavant connu sous le nom de la Mention élogieuse du gouverneur général pour acte de bravoure. 1, record 1, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20gouverneur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20pour%20acte%20de%20bravoure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Mention élogieuse du gouverneur général pour acte de bravoure est décernée par le gouverneur général pour reconnaître l'altruisme dans des circonstances dangereuses et qui, bien que ne répondant pas aux critères d'une décoration canadienne pour actes de bravoure, est jugé digne de mention par le [Conseil consultatif des décorations canadiennes]. 1, record 1, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20gouverneur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20pour%20acte%20de%20bravoure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- act of bravery 1, record 2, English, act%20of%20bravery
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- act of gallantry 2, record 2, English, act%20of%20gallantry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acte de bravoure
1, record 2, French, acte%20de%20bravoure
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 2008-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Emergency Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bravery decoration
1, record 3, English, bravery%20decoration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bravery award 2, record 3, English, bravery%20award
correct
- decoration for bravery 3, record 3, English, decoration%20for%20bravery
correct
- gallantry award 4, record 3, English, gallantry%20award
correct
- award for gallantry 4, record 3, English, award%20for%20gallantry
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bravery decorations: decorations to recognize courageous acts in all situations not in the presence of an armed enemy. 1, record 3, English, - bravery%20decoration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- décoration pour acte de bravoure
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9coration%20pour%20acte%20de%20bravoure
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- décoration pour bravoure 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9coration%20pour%20bravoure
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Décorations pour actes de bravoure : décorations visant à reconnaître des actes de courage dans toute situation n'impliquant pas la présence d'un ennemi armé. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9coration%20pour%20acte%20de%20bravoure
Record 3, Key term(s)
- décorations pour acte de bravoure
- décorations pour actes de bravoure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-10-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Queen's Gallantry Medal
1, record 4, English, Queen%27s%20Gallantry%20Medal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- Q.G.M. 2, record 4, English, Q%2EG%2EM%2E
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Queen's Medal for Gallantry 3, record 4, English, Queen%27s%20Medal%20for%20Gallantry
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Médaille de la Reine pour actes de bravoure
1, record 4, French, M%C3%A9daille%20de%20la%20Reine%20pour%20actes%20de%20bravoure
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- Q.G.M. 2, record 4, French, Q%2EG%2EM%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, on utilise l'abréviation anglaise. 3, record 4, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20de%20la%20Reine%20pour%20actes%20de%20bravoure
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Médaille de la reine pour acte de bravoure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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