The Civil Order of Alfonso XII (or Orden Civil de Alfonso XII) is a Spanish honorific decoration named for King Alfonso XII (1857–1885) established by Royal Decree on 23 May 1902 with the purpose of rewarding achievements in the fields of education, science, culture, teaching, and research.
According to Article 3 of the Royal Decree, the order is composed of three categories:
Royal Decree 954/1988, of 2 September, finalized its replacement with the Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise, “adapting its norms to the social conditions of the present time and to the democratic principles on which the legal system is based.”
The order is a multi-piece construction made of silver and enamels. It measures 85.5 mm x 85.5 mm and has a vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs.
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