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STAR COURAGE [2 records]

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Record 1 2007-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
OBS

The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. Recipients of the Star of Courage may use the letters S. C. after their name.

OBS

Star of Courage; S. C. : title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
OBS

L'Étoile du courage souligne les actes de courage remarquables accomplis dans des circonstances très périlleuses. Les personnes décorées de l'Étoile du courage peuvent faire suivre leur nom des initiales É.C.

OBS

Étoile du courage; É.C. : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Honorary Distinctions
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations
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.

Spanish

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