Civil Order of Alfonso XII | |
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![]() Breast star of the Order | |
Type | State order |
Established | 23 May 1902 |
Country | Spain |
Motto | Altiora peto |
Status | Abolished 2 September 1988 |
Founder | Alfonso XIII of Spain |
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![]() 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.[1][2]