| Civil Order of Alfonso XII | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| Grades |
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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]
- ^ "Real Decreto" [Royal Decree] (PDF). Gaceta de Madrid (in Spanish) (152): 953. 1 June 1902. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Reglamento de la Orden civil de Alfonso XII" [Regulation of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII] (PDF). Gaceta de Madrid (in Spanish) (186): 73–74. 5 July 1902. Retrieved 15 November 2018.