Order of Saint James

Order of Saint James

Order of Saint James may refer to:

  • Order of Santiago, also known as the Military Order of Santiago, a catholic chivalric order and monarchical order founded in Castile
  • Order of St. James of the Sword, a catholic chivalric order, founded in Portugal

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