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Encyclopedia > Presidential sash

A presidential sash is a cloth sash worn by the presidents of many nations in the world. For the German DJ/producer team, see Sash!. // A sash consists of a cloth belt used to hold a robe together, and usually tied about the waist. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. ...


The sash is an important symbol of the continuity of the presidency, and is only worn by the president. When the president leaves office, he or she formally presents the sash to his or her successor as part of the official inauguration ceremony. An inauguration is a ceremony of formal investiture whereby an individual assumes an office or position of authority or power. ...


Presidential sashes are usually very colorful, and designed to resemble the nation's flag. 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 modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ...

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Presidential sash - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (176 words)
A presidential sash is a cloth sash worn by the presidents of many nations in the world, notably those in Latin America.
The sash is an important symbol of the continuity of the presidency, and is only worn by the president.
When the president leaves office, the sash is formally presented to his or her successor as part of the official inauguration ceremony.
Presidential Medal of Freedom - History and Information Regarding The Presidential Medal of Freedom Nomination and ... (758 words)
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is America's highest civilian award and, among all American honors, it ranks second to only the Congressional Medal of Honor the nation's highest military award.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is worn as a pendant suspended from a freedom blue neck ribbon (edged with white) when worn by men and by women in uniform.
The rosette is fastened to the sash at the left hip (at the crossing of the sash).
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