Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
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The Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword is Portugal’s highest military honor, awarded for exceptional acts of heroism, leadership, or service to the nation.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | As subject | As object |
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| Military Order of the Tower and Sword | 0 | 2 |
| Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword | 1 | 0 |
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
military decoration
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state decoration → |
| alsoKnownAs | Grã-Cruz da Ordem Militar da Torre e Espada → |
| awardedBy | President of Portugal → |
| awardFor |
eminent services to the Portuguese nation
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exceptional acts of heroism → outstanding military leadership → |
| conferredFor |
acts of great sacrifice in service of the Portuguese state
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extraordinary services in defense of Portugal → |
| country | Portugal → |
| decorationClass | Grand Cross → |
| eligibility |
Portuguese citizens
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foreign nationals → |
| field | military honors → |
| gradeOf |
Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
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Military Order of the Tower and Sword
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| highestAwardIn | Portuguese honors system → |
| motto | Valor, Lealdade e Mérito → |
| partOf |
Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
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Military Order of the Tower and Sword
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| rank | highest grade of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword → |
| relativeRank | higher than Grand Officer of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword → |
| status | currently awarded → |
| symbolizes |
loyalty
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merit → valor → |
| type | order of merit → |
| wearingStyle | sash with badge and breast star → |
Referenced by (3)
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Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
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Military Order of the Tower and Sword
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Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
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Military Order of the Tower and Sword