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 (Portugal) 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf order of chivalry
state decoration
administeredBy Portuguese state NERFINISHED
associatedWith Portuguese monarchy (historical) NERFINISHED
awardedFor distinguished military service
merit
valor
canBeAwardedPosthumously yes
ceremonialUse military parades
state ceremonies
conferredBy President of Portugal NERFINISHED
continuity maintained after establishment of Portuguese Republic
country Portugal
eligibility Portuguese citizens
foreign nationals
hasComponent Military Order of Aviz NERFINISHED
Military Order of Christ NERFINISHED
Military Order of Saint James of the Sword NERFINISHED
Order of Merit NERFINISHED
Order of Prince Henry NERFINISHED
Order of the Tower and Sword NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
relatedConcept honorific orders
military decorations
relatedTo Portuguese Armed Forces NERFINISHED
symbolizes national gratitude for military service
typicalGradesInclude Commander
Grand Collar NERFINISHED
Grand Cross NERFINISHED
Grand Officer NERFINISHED
Knight
Officer

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