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M.S.M. [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-08-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
- Military (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)
1, record 1, English, Meritorious%20Service%20Medal%20%28civil%20division%29
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- M.S.M. 1, record 1, English, M%2ES%2EM%2E
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Meritorious Service Medal (civil division) was created in 1991. It recognizes the performance of a deed or activity performed in a highly professional manner or is of a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to Canada. 1, record 1, English, - Meritorious%20Service%20Medal%20%28civil%20division%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Médaille du service méritoire (division civile)
1, record 1, French, M%C3%A9daille%20du%20service%20m%C3%A9ritoire%20%28division%20civile%29
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- M.S.M. 1, record 1, French, M%2ES%2EM%2E
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Médaille du service méritoire (division civile) a été créée en 1991. Elle est accordée pour l'accomplissement d'un acte ou d'une activité témoignant d'un professionnalisme très élevé ou d'un degré d'excellence peu commun qui fait honneur au Canada ou qui lui procure des avantages. 1, record 1, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20du%20service%20m%C3%A9ritoire%20%28division%20civile%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Condecoraciones militares
- Militar (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Medalla por Servicio Meritorio
1, record 1, Spanish, Medalla%20por%20Servicio%20Meritorio
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-08-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
- Military (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Meritorious Service Medal (military division)
1, record 2, English, Meritorious%20Service%20Medal%20%28military%20division%29
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- M.S.M. 1, record 2, English, M%2ES%2EM%2E
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Meritorious Service Medal (military division) was created in 1991. It recognizes a military deed or activity that has been performed in a highly professional manner or is of a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to the Canadian Forces. 1, record 2, English, - Meritorious%20Service%20Medal%20%28military%20division%29
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Médaille du service méritoire (division militaire)
1, record 2, French, M%C3%A9daille%20du%20service%20m%C3%A9ritoire%20%28division%20militaire%29
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- M.S.M. 1, record 2, French, M%2ES%2EM%2E
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Médaille du service méritoire (division militaire) a été créée en 1991. Elle est accordée pour l'accomplissement d'un acte ou d'une activité militaire témoignant d'un professionnalisme très élevé ou d'un degré d'excellence peu commun qui fait honneur aux Forces canadiennes ou qui leur procure des avantages. 1, record 2, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20du%20service%20m%C3%A9ritoire%20%28division%20militaire%29
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Condecoraciones militares
- Militar (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Medalla por Servicio Meritorio
1, record 2, Spanish, Medalla%20por%20Servicio%20Meritorio
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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