With Queen Mary I's Reform of 1789 the Order had the following Officers:
The Grand-Commander - The Prince of Brazil, Heir to the Throne;
The Marshal of the Order - One of the Grand-Crosses.
The Classes were divided into: Grand-Cross, Commander and Knight.
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Traditional cross
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1789-1910 |
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Cross of the Order on breast riband, Knight. |
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Cross of the Order pendant from the Sacred Heart of Jesus (instituted by Queen Mary I), used on a Sash or on a necklet, Grand-Cross, or on a necklet, Commander. |
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Star of the Order, Grand-Cross and Commander |
1918-1962
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Badge of the Order on a necklet, Grand-Officer and Commander (and also Officer and Knight on ceremonnial occasions) |
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Cross of the Order on breast riband, Officer and Knight |
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Star of the Order, Grand-Cross and Grand-Officer (gold) and Commander (silver) |
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Last updated 14 June 1998
