Sash of the Two Orders


The Sash of the Two Orders was a Portuguese decoration that combined the Grand Crosses of the Military Orders of Christ and Aviz.

History

The decoration was first established in 1789 by Queen Maria I, alongside the similar Sash of the Three Orders. From 1823 onwards it was awarded to the members of the Portuguese royal house who were neither the monarch nor the heir to the throne, as well as princes from foreign royal houses.
In the wake of the 5 October 1910 revolution the Republic abolished the decoration along with all royal orders, but would later resurrect it in 1931, during which it continued to be awarded to foreign heads of state and royalty. It was eventually retired for good in 1962, when the Three Orders Sash became exclusive to the President.

Insignia


Notable recipients

From 1931 to 1962: