President Decorates Eight Volunteer Firefighter Associations

António José Seguro honored corporations in various locations with insignia of Honorary Member of the Order of Prince Henry and the Order of Merit.

Generic image of a medal of honor with the Portuguese coat of arms on dark blue fabric.
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Generic image of a medal of honor with the Portuguese coat of arms on dark blue fabric.

The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, decorated eight Humanitarian Associations of Volunteer Firefighters (AHBV) in the year they celebrate their centenary.

The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, decorated eight Humanitarian Associations of Volunteer Firefighters (AHBV) in the year they celebrate their centenary. The tribute ceremony took place on October 26, 2026.
Insignia of Honorary Member of the Order of Prince Henry were bestowed upon the AHBV of Vendas Novas on their respective banners. Insignia of Honorary Member of the Order of Merit were awarded to the AHBV of Moreira-Maia, Silves, Lousada, Parede “Amadeu Duarte”, Paredes de Coura, Pampilhosa, and Portimão.
Based on information from the official source: Presidência da República Portuguesa (26/10/2026)