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DECORATIONS BRAVERY [5 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 2008-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bravery decoration
1, record 2, English, bravery%20decoration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bravery award 2, record 2, English, bravery%20award
correct
- decoration for bravery 3, record 2, English, decoration%20for%20bravery
correct
- gallantry award 4, record 2, English, gallantry%20award
correct
- award for gallantry 4, record 2, English, award%20for%20gallantry
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - bravery%20decoration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décoration pour acte de bravoure
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9coration%20pour%20acte%20de%20bravoure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- décoration pour bravoure 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9coration%20pour%20bravoure
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - d%C3%A9coration%20pour%20acte%20de%20bravoure
Record 2, Key term(s)
- décorations pour acte de bravoure
- décorations pour actes de bravoure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Commissioner's Citation for Bravery and Meritorious Service
1, record 3, English, Commissioner%27s%20Citation%20for%20Bravery%20and%20Meritorious%20Service
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Decorations that represent the Commissioner's Citation for Bravery and Meritorious Service must be worn in the centre of the left breast pocket on the tunic, below the line of medals and decorations. 1, record 3, English, - Commissioner%27s%20Citation%20for%20Bravery%20and%20Meritorious%20Service
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- citation du commissaire pour courage et service méritoire
1, record 3, French, citation%20du%20commissaire%20pour%20courage%20et%20service%20m%C3%A9ritoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les décorations qui représentent la citation du commissaire pour courage et service méritoire doivent être portées sur la tunique au centre de la poche poitrine gauche, sous la rangée de médailles et de décorations. 1, record 3, French, - citation%20du%20commissaire%20pour%20courage%20et%20service%20m%C3%A9ritoire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-05-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Decorations and Commendations Advisory Committee
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Decorations%20and%20Commendations%20Advisory%20Committee
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CFDCAC 2, record 4, English, CFDCAC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Forces Decorations and Commendations Advisory Committee(CFDCAC) meets quarterly to consider nominations for... awards [like Bravery Awards(BA), Meritorious Service Decorations(MSD), Mentions-in-Dispatch(MID), Chief of the Defence Staff Commendations, Canadian Forces Unit Commendations, etc. ] 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Decorations%20and%20Commendations%20Advisory%20Committee
Record 4, Key term(s)
- CF Decorations and Commendations Advisory Committee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif sur les décorations et sur les mentions élogieuses des Forces canadiennes
1, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9corations%20et%20sur%20les%20mentions%20%C3%A9logieuses%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CCDMEFC 2, record 4, French, CCDMEFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Decorations for Bravery
1, record 5, English, Decorations%20for%20Bravery
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Every meritorious action is conditioned by the circumstances in which it is performed. Hence, a series of three decorations(Cross of Valour, Star of Courage and the Medal of Bravery) has been created so that the hazards encountered in widely differing situations will be fairly reflected in the level of the award made. 1, record 5, English, - Decorations%20for%20Bravery
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Décorations pour bravoure
1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9corations%20pour%20bravoure
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tout acte méritoire dépend des circonstances qui l'ont entouré. C'est pourquoi une série de trois décorations (la Croix de la Vaillance, l'Étoile du Courage et la Médaille de la Bravoure) a été créée de manière que les dangers affrontés au cours de situations très différentes soient convenablement reflétés par le niveau de la décoration accordée. 1, record 5, French, - D%C3%A9corations%20pour%20bravoure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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