Civil Order of Alphonse XII

Jewelled Commander’s Cross, 49x44 mm., with 41 diamonds for 0,73 ct., 25,2 g, GOLD, shaped as a beaming sun with a dark-toned eagle with spreaded wings above clouds and the motto “ALTIORA PETO”, within a gilt palm and green enameled laurel branches, surmounted by the crowned, Royal monogram “A XII”, below, a polychrome enameled shield at Spain’s arms, set with DIAMONDS, smooth reverse, round jewelled suspension ring and loop, With the original, purple silk ribbon. A splendid and very rare order, scarcely awarded between 1902 and 1931, excellent condition. I RR!