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MONOGRAMME [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fine Arts (General)
- Jewellery
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monogram
1, record 1, English, monogram
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Originally a cipher consisting of a single letter, later a design or mark consisting of a single or more letters intertwined. 2, record 1, English, - monogram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The letters (of a monogram) may be either all the letters of a name or the initial letters of the given names or surname of a person for use upon note paper, seals, or elsewhere. 2, record 1, English, - monogram
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Beaux-arts (Généralités)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monogramme
1, record 1, French, monogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de caractère ou de chiffre, ordinairement formé de plusieurs lettres entrelacées. 2, record 1, French, - monogramme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un monogramme est parfait ou complet quand toutes les lettres qui composent le mot y sont exprimées; il est imparfait ou incomplet lorsqu'il n'en contient que les lettres principales. 2, record 1, French, - monogramme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bellas Artes (Generalidades)
- Artículos de joyería
- Monedas y billetes
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- monograma
1, record 1, Spanish, monograma
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Form Titles (Armed Forces)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Body Mass Index Monogram
1, record 2, English, Body%20Mass%20Index%20Monogram
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CF 1060: Canadian Forces form number. 2, record 2, English, - Body%20Mass%20Index%20Monogram
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Monogramme de la masse corporelle
1, record 2, French, Monogramme%20de%20la%20masse%20corporelle
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
CF 1060 : numéro de formulaire des Forces canadiennes. 2, record 2, French, - Monogramme%20de%20la%20masse%20corporelle
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 2002-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cipher
1, record 4, English, cipher
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shoulder insignia consisting of letters and numbers worn by officers assigned to serve the sovereign or a member of the royal family. 1, record 4, English, - cipher
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cypher
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- monogramme
1, record 4, French, monogramme
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insigne d'épaule formé de lettres et de chiffres, porté par les officiers désignés pour servir le souverain ou un membre de la famille royale. 1, record 4, French, - monogramme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monogramme : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - monogramme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crest
1, record 5, English, crest
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- decal 2, record 5, English, decal
correct
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écusson
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9cusson
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- monogramme 2, record 5, French, monogramme
masculine noun
- insigne 2, record 5, French, insigne
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- initial brooch
1, record 6, English, initial%20brooch
Great Britain
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- monogram brooch 1, record 6, English, monogram%20brooch
United States
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- broche monogramme
1, record 6, French, broche%20monogramme
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- H
1, record 7, English, H
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- "H" mint mark 1, record 7, English, %5C%22H%5C%22%20mint%20mark
correct
- "H" mint mark of the Heaton Mint 1, record 7, English, %5C%22H%5C%22%20mint%20mark%20of%20the%20Heaton%20Mint
correct
- Heaton Mint's "H" mint mark 1, record 7, English, Heaton%20Mint%27s%20%5C%22H%5C%22%20mint%20mark
correct
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- H
1, record 7, French, H
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- marque d’atelier «H» 1, record 7, French, marque%20d%26rsquo%3Batelier%20%C2%ABH%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- marque d’atelier monétaire «H» 1, record 7, French, marque%20d%26rsquo%3Batelier%20mon%C3%A9taire%20%C2%ABH%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- monogramme H 1, record 7, French, monogramme%20H
correct, masculine noun
- lettre d’atelier «H» 1, record 7, French, lettre%20d%26rsquo%3Batelier%20%C2%ABH%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- marque de Monnaie «H» 1, record 7, French, marque%20de%20Monnaie%20%C2%ABH%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- marque d’atelier «H» de l’établissement Heaton 1, record 7, French, marque%20d%26rsquo%3Batelier%20%C2%ABH%C2%BB%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tablissement%20Heaton
correct, feminine noun
- monogramme H de l'établissement Heaton 1, record 7, French, monogramme%20H%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tablissement%20Heaton
correct, masculine noun
- lettre d’atelier «H» de l’établissement Heaton 1, record 7, French, lettre%20d%26rsquo%3Batelier%20%C2%ABH%C2%BB%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tablissement%20Heaton
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- C
1, record 8, English, C
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- "C" mint mark 1, record 8, English, %5C%22C%5C%22%20mint%20mark
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Royal Canadian Mint mark in Ottawa (1908-1947). 1, record 8, English, - C
Record 8, Key term(s)
- C mint mark
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- C
1, record 8, French, C
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- marque d’atelier «C» 1, record 8, French, marque%20d%26rsquo%3Batelier%20%C2%ABC%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- marque d’atelier monétaire «C» 1, record 8, French, marque%20d%26rsquo%3Batelier%20mon%C3%A9taire%20%C2%ABC%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- monogramme C 1, record 8, French, monogramme%20C
correct, masculine noun
- lettre d’atelier «C» 1, record 8, French, lettre%20d%26rsquo%3Batelier%20%C2%ABC%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- marque de Monnaie «C» 1, record 8, French, marque%20de%20Monnaie%20%C2%ABC%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lettre initiale retenue comme marque d'atelier monétaire de la Monnaie royale canadienne à Ottawa entre 1908 et 1947. On la retrouve sur les souverains d'or frappés par intermittence entre 1908 et 1919, sur certaines pièces frappées pour Terre-Neuve entre 1917 et 1919 et dans les années quarante, de même que sur des monnaies produites pour la Jamaïque. 1, record 8, French, - C
Record 8, Key term(s)
- marque d’atelier C
- marque d’atelier monétaire C
- lettre d’atelier C
- marque de Monnaie C
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-03-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Chan monogram
1, record 9, English, Chan%20monogram
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- monogramme de Chan
1, record 9, French, monogramme%20de%20Chan
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-03-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- type label
1, record 10, English, type%20label
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- monogramme
1, record 10, French, monogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur la carrosserie on remarque les bas de caisse, les encadrements de glace, le rétroviseur teinté noir, le monogramme S [...] 1, record 10, French, - monogramme
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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