Civil Order of Alfonso XII, Knight

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SKU: 01.ESP.0121.105.01.000

Estimated market value:

$320+ USD

Estimated market value:

$320+ USD

Attributes

Country

Spain
Composition

Silver/Gold/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: A X II ALTIORA PETO
Size

55mm
Image Licensing

The image of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII, Knight is a scanned image from the Book "Die Ritter und Verdienst Orden, Ehrenzeichen und Medaillen aller Souveräne und Statten" edited by L.J. Trost. The book was published in 1910. It is in the public domain in countries where the copyright is the author's life plus 70 years.

History

The Civil Order of Alfonso XII (Orden Civil de Alfonso XII) was founded by King Alfonso XIII on May 23, 1902. It was awarded to either Spanish or foreign citizens in recognition of meritorious services within the fields of education, science, culture, teaching, and researching.

The Order consisted of Grand Cross, Commander by Number, Commander, and Knight.

The Order was abolished by the Second Republic in 1931, and it was replaced by the Civil Order of Alfonso XII in 1939.

During the Order’s life span there were approximately awarded 237 Grand Crosses, 389 Commanders by Number, 662 Commanders, 1096 Knights, and 68 Laces to madams.

The Order features a Latin motto that translates to “I aspire to the Highest.”

The Knight's ribbon features a bow.

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