Type Dynastic order | Established 12 October 1822 | |
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Royal house House of Orleans-Braganza Status Abolished as a state order Grades Grand Cross (Grã-cruz)Grand Dignitary (Grande Dignitário)Dignitary (Dignitário)Commander (Comendador)Officer (Oficial)Knight (Cavaleiro) | ||
The Imperial Order of St. James of the Sword was an honorific order of the Empire of Brazil, originating from the Portuguese Order of Saint James of the Sword. "Nationalized" by Dom Pedro I of Brazil, this order has followed the reform proposed by Dona Maria II of Portugal, which had recommended to the judiciary. The Portuguese order was offered to those who made advancements in literature, science and art, while the Brazilian order was almost exclusively for military personnel, both by Pedro I and his son Dom Pedro II. The order was awarded under the Order of Pedro I.
The order was stripped to its religious characteristics by a decree in September 9, 1843.
The order was extinguished after the proclamation of the Republic, along with most imperial orders.