The majority of randonneuring events are classified as "brevets des randonneurs". During the war, du Pont received two brevets (honorary promotions). He received two brevets (honorary promotions) for gallantry in action during the American Civil War. By 1784, an additional 50 officers would receive brevets for "meritorious services" during the conflict. After the battle, May received two brevets to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He received two brevets for bravery, one to lieutenant colonel, and another to colonel. The United States Marine Corps also issued brevets. The predecessor of the European Patent Office was the "Institut International des Brevets" or IIB. Historic Belgian patent information was published in semi-annual volumes of the "Recueil des Brevets d'Invention". Some states also confer brevets as part of their regular honors system. To qualify, a cyclist must complete a series of "brevets" within the same year. He had been wounded six times and received seven brevets. All mountain brevets are all available in summer and winter. In addition to events, there are brevets of and more. The French military does not use brevets to give officers a higher standing.