Civil Order of Alfonso XII, Commander

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SKU: 01.ESP.0121.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$450+ USD

  • Commander (Silver) Obverse
  • Commander (Silver) Obverse
  • Commander (Silver) Obverse
  • Commander (Silver) Reverse
  • Commander (Silver) Reverse
  • Commander (Silver) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$450+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Spain
  • Makers
    BOULLANGER PARIS; Lemaitre, Paris
  • Composition
    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: A X II ALTIORA PETO
  • Size
    60x67mm (including ball suspension)

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.”

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