CV

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CV is the post-nominal abbreviation used to denote recipients of the Cross of Valour, a high-level decoration for extraordinary bravery.

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Label Occurrences
CV canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf civil decoration for bravery
decoration
post-nominal letters
abbreviationFor Cross of Valour
associatedWith Cross of Valour (Canada)
linked to: Cross of Valour
awardedFor acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril
awardedTo civilians
military personnel for non-combat bravery
awardingAuthority Governor General of Canada
country Canada
denotes recipient of the Cross of Valour
eligibility Canadian citizens
non-Canadians in special circumstances
establishedBy Queen Elizabeth II
linked to: Elizabeth II
gradeInOrder highest Canadian decoration for bravery
indicates award of the Cross of Valour
inscriptionLanguage English and French
partOf Canadian Honours System
postNominal CV
postNominalFor Cross of Valour (Canada)
linked to: Cross of Valour
precedenceOver Star of Courage (Canada)
linked to: Star of Courage
ribbonColor red
status currently awarded
symbolizes extraordinary bravery
type cross-shaped medal
usedIn Canada

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Cross of Valour postNominalLetters CV
subject linked to: Australian Bravery Decorations