Autonomic Insignia of Valour

The Autonomic Insignia of Valour is the second highest honor awarded by the Regional Government of Madeira, which “aims to distinguish, in life or posthumously, citizens, communities or institutions that stand out for personal or institutional merits, acts, acts services rendered to the Region ”.[1]

Autonomic Insignia of Valour
Awarded by Regional Government of Madeira
TypeRegional Honour
Established2003 (2003)
EligibilityPortuguese and Foreign Citizens
Awarded forExceptionally relevant performance in positions in the organs of self-government, regional public administration or in the service of the Region, and which deserve special distinction; Professional performance and virtues, deserving to be worthy of public respect and consideration.
StatusCurrently constituted
GradesCordon
Medal
Precedence
Next (higher)Medal of Merit of the Autonomous Region of Madeira
Next (lower)Autonomic Insignia of Distinction

Ribbon of the Insignia

The insignia were established through Regional Legislative Decree n. 21/2003/M of 13 August and regulated by Regional Regulatory Decree n. 9/2004/M of 12 April.

Its attribution is decided by deliberation of the Council of the Regional Government, after receiving proposals of any member of the Regional Government or of any member of the Regional Legislative Assembly.[2][3][4]

Purpose

According to Article 4 of Regional Legislative Decree no. 21/2003/M, the Autonomic Insignia of Valour is to be bestowed to those who had:

  • Exceptionally relevant performance in positions in the organs of self-government, regional public administration or in the service of the Region, and which deserve special distinction;
  • Professional performance and virtues, deserving to be worthy of public respect and consideration.

Awarding

The insignia is usually award on the first of July, Madeira's regional holiday.

References


  1. "Decreto Legislativo Regional 21/2003/M, 2003-08-13". Diário da República Eletrónico (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  2. "Introdução à História da Madeira - Símbolos da Autonomia". Assembleia Legislativa da Região Autónoma da Madeira. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  3. Decreto Legislativo Regional n.º 21/2003/M no Diário da República Eletrónico
  4. Decreto Regulamentar Regional n.º 9/2004/M no Diário da República Eletrónico
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