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MENTION ELOGIEUSE [12 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 2019-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- commendation
1, record 2, English, commendation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- commendatory endorsement 2, record 2, English, commendatory%20endorsement
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Should the specific activities of an honorary appointee be well beyond those of peers in rank and experience, a recommendation for an appropriate decoration or commendation may be considered instead. 1, record 2, English, - commendation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mention élogieuse
1, record 2, French, mention%20%C3%A9logieuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si toutefois les activités spécifiques d'un titulaire de poste honoraire sont bien au-delà de celles de ses pairs du même grade et du même niveau d'expérience, on peut considérer alors une recommandation pour une décoration appropriée ou une mention élogieuse. 2, record 2, French, - mention%20%C3%A9logieuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation
1, record 3, English, Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff%20Commendation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- CDS Commendation 2, record 3, English, CDS%20Commendation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An insignia made up of a gold bar bearing three maple leaves awarded by the Chief of the Defence Staff to recognize deeds or activities beyond the demand of normal duty. 3, record 3, English, - Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff%20Commendation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CDS [Chief of Defence Staff] Commendation is accompanied by a framed, gold-embossed scroll, inscribed with the member's name and an appropriate citation, and signed by the CDS. 4, record 3, English, - Chief%20of%20the%20Defence%20Staff%20Commendation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du chef d’état-major de la défense
1, record 3, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20chef%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Mention élogieuse du CEMD 2, record 3, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20CEMD
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insigne composé d'une barette dorée ornée de trois feuilles d'érable décernée par le chef d'état-major de la défense afin de reconnaître les exploits ou activités qui dépassent les exigences des fonctions normales. 3, record 3, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20chef%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Mention élogieuse du CEMD [chef d'état-major de la défense] est accompagnée d'un parchemin encadré et gaufré d'or, qui porte le nom du militaire ainsi qu'un texte approprié, signé de la main du CEMD. 4, record 3, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20chef%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Form Titles (Armed Forces)
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Commander's Commendation
1, record 4, English, Commander%27s%20Commendation
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CF 1328: Code of a form used by the Canadian Forces. 2, record 4, English, - Commander%27s%20Commendation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du commandant
1, record 4, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CF 1328 : code d'un formulaire employé par les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-04-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Form Titles (Armed Forces)
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces - National Defence Headquarters Administrative Unit - Commandant's Commendation
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Forces%20%2D%20National%20Defence%20Headquarters%20Administrative%20Unit%20%2D%20Commandant%27s%20Commendation
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 1783: Code of a form used by the Department of National Defense. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20%2D%20National%20Defence%20Headquarters%20Administrative%20Unit%20%2D%20Commandant%27s%20Commendation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Forces canadiennes-Unité administrative du Quartier général des Forces canadiennes-Mention élogieuse du commandant
1, record 5, French, Forces%20canadiennes%2DUnit%C3%A9%20administrative%20du%20Quartier%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes%2DMention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 1783 : code d'un formulaire du ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 5, French, - Forces%20canadiennes%2DUnit%C3%A9%20administrative%20du%20Quartier%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes%2DMention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation
1, record 6, English, Minister%20of%20Veterans%20Affairs%20Commendation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2001, the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation was established to salute veterans who have made significant contributions to Canada and to the well-being of veterans. 1, record 6, English, - Minister%20of%20Veterans%20Affairs%20Commendation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du ministre des Anciens Combattants
1, record 6, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20ministre%20des%20Anciens%20Combattants
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2001, le programme de Mention élogieuse du ministre des Anciens Combattants a été créé pour honorer les anciens combattants qui ont beaucoup donné au Canada et favorisé le bien-être des autres anciens combattants. 1, record 6, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20ministre%20des%20Anciens%20Combattants
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Unit Commendation
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Unit%20Commendation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse des Forces canadiennes à l'intention des unités
1, record 7, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20unit%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consultation avec la Direction - Histoire et patrimoine au ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 7, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20unit%C3%A9s
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation
1, record 8, English, Commander%2Din%2DChief%20Unit%20Commendation
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This commendation was created on July 3, 2002 to recognize outstanding service by members of the Canadian Forces under direct fire in times of conflict. 1, record 8, English, - Commander%2Din%2DChief%20Unit%20Commendation
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Commander in Chief Unit Commendation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du commandant en chef à l'intention des unités
1, record 8, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant%20en%20chef%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20unit%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette mention élogieuse a été créée le 3 juillet 2002 pour reconnaître le service exceptionnel des Forces canadiennes sous le feu de l’ennemi en période de conflit. 2, record 8, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant%20en%20chef%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20unit%C3%A9s
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce titre figure sur le document-même. Renseignement obtenu auprès de la Résidence du Gouverneur général. 1, record 8, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant%20en%20chef%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20unit%C3%A9s
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-02-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Commendation Award
1, record 9, English, Commendation%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 9, English, - Commendation%20Award
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse
1, record 9, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 9, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-09-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Minister's Commendation Award 1, record 10, English, Deputy%20Minister%27s%20Commendation%20Award
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du sous-ministre
1, record 10, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20sous%2Dministre
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Marque de reconnaissance du sous-ministre. 1, record 10, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20sous%2Dministre
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Bulletin "Moment" 22.02.90. 1, record 10, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20sous%2Dministre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-07-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Chief Commissioner's Commendation Award 1, record 11, English, Chief%20Commissioner%27s%20Commendation%20Award
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du président de la Commission
1, record 11, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Commission
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- King's Commendations 1, record 12, English, King%27s%20Commendations
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mention élogieuse de la part du roi
1, record 12, French, mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20de%20la%20part%20du%20roi
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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