pair of colours

Noun

The commission of an ensign in the infantry or a cornet in the cavalry; an ensigncy or cornetcy. / (British spelling) A national flag and a regimental flag when carried together.

Japanese Meaning

歩兵隊における旗手または騎兵隊における角笛手の任命、すなわち旗手職または角笛手職を指す。 / （英国式綴り）国旗と連隊旗が一対になって掲揚される状態や、その組み合わせを指す。

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When the general presented him with his pair of colours, the new officer felt both pride and responsibility.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

将軍が彼に旗手としての任官を授けたとき、新任将校は誇りと責任の両方を感じた。

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Sense（1）

The commission of an ensign in the infantry or a cornet in the cavalry; an ensigncy or cornetcy.

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Sense（2）

(British spelling) A national flag and a regimental flag when carried together.

pairs of colours

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