Presidential sash

A presidential sash is a cloth sash worn by presidents of many nations in the world. Such sashes are worn by presidents in Africa, Asia, Europe and, most notably, in Latin America.

The sash is an important symbol of the continuity of the presidency, and is only worn by the president. Its value as a symbol of the office of the head of state can be compared to that of a crown in monarchies. When the president leaves office, he or she formally presents the sash to his or her successor as part of the official inauguration ceremony.

Presidential sashes are usually very colorful, and designed to resemble the nation's flag, especially those of Latin American presidents. They are usually worn over the right shoulder to the left side of the hip. The national coat of arms is also usually placed on the sash. A national order's star or chain of office can also be worn.

Gallery

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  Cristina Fernández, President of the Argentine Republic, 2007–2015
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  Fernando Lugo, President of the Republic of Paraguay, 2008–2012
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  Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, 2011–2016
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  Mariano Ospina Pérez, President of the Republic of Colombia, 1946–1950
• Ollanta Humala, President of the Republic of Peru, 2011–2016
  Ollanta Humala, President of the Republic of Peru, 2011–2016
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  Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, 2012–
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  Julio María Sanguinetti, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, 1995–2000
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  Nicolae Ceaușescu, President of the Socialist Republic of Romania, 1974-1989

See also

• Livery collar

External links

• Presidential Sashes of the World