Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
Order of chivalry
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The Military Order of Saint James of the Sword is a Portuguese order of chivalry. Its full name is the Ancient, Most Noble and Enlightened Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, of the Scientific, Literary and Artistic Merit. Wikipedia
Established: 1172 (founded); 1789 (secularized)
Grand Master: President of the Portuguese Republic
Motto: Ciências, Letras e Artes (Sciences, Letters and Arts)