Military orders

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Military orders are prestigious Portuguese honors awarded in recognition of distinguished military service, valor, or merit.

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Military orders canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf order of chivalry
state decoration
administeredBy Portuguese state
associatedWith Portuguese monarchy (historical)
linked to: Portuguese Crown
awardedFor distinguished military service
merit
valor
canBeAwardedPosthumously yes
ceremonialUse military parades
state ceremonies
conferredBy President of Portugal
continuity maintained after establishment of Portuguese Republic
country Portugal
eligibility Portuguese citizens
foreign nationals
hasComponent Military Order of Aviz
Military Order of Christ
Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
Order of Merit
Order of Prince Henry
Order of the Tower and Sword
hasGradeSystem yes
hasJurisdiction Portuguese territory
historicalOrigin medieval religious-military orders
insigniaType badge
neck decoration
sash
star
languageOfInscription Portuguese
legalStatus official Portuguese honor
partOf Portuguese system of orders, decorations and medals
purpose recognition of military achievements
recognition of services to Portugal
recognizes acts of bravery in combat
distinguished command service
exceptional contributions to national defense
regulatedBy Portuguese honors system
relatedConcept honorific orders
military decorations
relatedTo Portuguese Armed Forces
symbolizes national gratitude for military service
typicalGradesInclude Commander
Grand Collar
Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Knight
Officer

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