The ceremonial attire of the Confrades, defined in the Usanças is inspired by the garments worn by the Infante D. Henrique in the 15th Century.

It consists of a garnet-coloured cape trimmed with black ribbon; a wide-brimmed black felt hat with a long black silk sash bound around the crown and falling over the left shoulder and around the neck; and a shield shaped badge of rank worn on the left side of the cape.

A Tambuladeira attached to a green and red striped ribbon is visibly worn around the neck and over all clothing.

When mandated by the Chancelaria or Capitulo the use of this attire is obligatory for the Confrades.

Attire Rank

Mestre: Tambuladeira  (10,5cm) attached to a  wide green and red striped ribbon; garnet coloured cape trimmed with black ribbon;  wide-brimmed black felt hat with black silk sash; and badge of rank.

Experto: Tambuladeira  (9,5cm) attached to a  green and red striped ribbon; garnet coloured cape trimmed with black ribbon;  wide-brimmed black felt hat with black silk sash; and badge of rank.

Cavaleiro: Tambuladeira  (9,5cm) attached to a  green and red striped ribbon

Fidalgo Cavaleiro: Tambuladeira  (9,5cm) attached to a  green and red striped ribbon; garnet coloured cape trimmed with black ribbon;  wide-brimmed black felt hat with garnet-coloured silk sash; badge of rank

Infanção: Tambuladeira  (9,5cm) attached to a  green and red striped ribbon; garnet coloured cape trimmed with black ribbon; wide-brimmed black felt hat with black silk sash; and badge of rank

Cancelario: Tambuladeira  (10,5cm) attached to a wide green and red striped ribbon; garnet coloured cape trimmed with black ribbon; wide-brimmed black felt hat with black silk sash.

Special Attire

Chanceler: While in office, the Chanceler wears a silver Tambuladeira inscribed with the word “Chanceler” hanging from a ceremonial silver chain which is engraved with the names of the previous office holders. This is returned to the Confraria upon completing the term of office.

Chancelaria: Members of the Chancelaria are identified by a cream-colored silk sash on their wide brimmed felt hats.

Following their time in office, the sash is exchanged for one combing bands of black and cream-colored silk, indicating their past functions in the Chancelaria.