HONORIFIC ORDERS OF PORTUGAL

'Honorific orders of Portugal' is the attribution of decoration to individuals personal bravery, achievement, or service to Portugal. Portugal has had a long tradition in rewarding it's citizens.
The decorations are given by the President of the Portuguese Republic, currently Aníbal Cavaco Silva.

Contents

Ancient military orders

Order of the Tower and Sword

Order of Christ

Order of Aviz

Order of St. James of the Sword

National orders

Order of Infante D. Henrique

Order of Liberty

Orders of civil merit

Order of Merit

Order of Public Instruction

Order of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Merit

External links

Ancient military orders

Order of the Tower and Sword

Main articles: Order of the Tower and Sword

Order of Christ

Main articles: Order of Christ (Portugal)

Order of Aviz

Main articles: Order of Aviz

Order of St. James of the Sword

Main articles: Order of St. James of the Sword

National orders

Order of Infante D. Henrique

Main articles: Order of Infante D. Henrique

Order of Liberty

Main articles: Order of Liberty

Orders of civil merit

Order of Merit

Order of Public Instruction

Order of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Merit

External links

★ Official site (PT)

★ The Portuguese Military Orders (EN)