An organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points
A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay
An organized, long-distance bicycle ride - not a race, but a test of endurance - which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points
{f} promote an officer to a higher rank without raising his salary or significantly increasing his authority
a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay) promote somebody by brevet, in the military
A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer