A brevet is a higher rank that rewards merit or gallantry, but without higher pay.
Brevet may also refer to: Military Brevet d'état-major, a military distinction in France and Belgium awarded to officers passing military staff college Aircrew brevet, or aircrew flying badge Parachutist brevet, or parachutist badge Marine Corps Brevet Medal, a former military award in the U.S. Marines
Other uses Brevet (cycling), a long-distance cycling sport or a certificate awarded at such events Brevet des colleges, a national diploma given to French pupils who pass the exam the end of 3e or year 10 Brevet, a non-hereditary form of French nobility , a French term for a kind of patent "En France c'est le Brevet" famous quote by Adrian IV on absolutism in the French Catholic Church Ophélie Brevet (born 1992), French soccer player
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