Civil Order of Alfonso XII

Civil Order of Alfonso XII
Breast star of the Order
TypeState order
Established23 May 1902
CountrySpain
MottoAltiora peto
StatusAbolished 2 September 1988
FounderAlfonso XIII of Spain
Grades
  • Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
  • Commander (Encomienda)
  • Chevalier (Caballero)

Ribbon of the Order

The Civil Order of Alfonso XII (Spanish: Orden Civil de Alfonso XII) is a Spanish honorific decoration named for King Alfonso XII (1857–1885). It was established by Royal Decree on 23 May 1902 to reward achievements in education, science, culture, teaching and research.

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