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In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden-framed, gilt Spanish coat-of-arms mounted to the lid, maker marked \"Cejaloo MADRID\" on the inside lid, slotted medal bed, wooden frame at the reverse of the base has detached but remains attached to the lid, the lid having separated from the base, spotting on the lid, soiled, case poor.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118820217109,"sku":"EU12339","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/d_3231.jpg?v=1692863894"},{"product_id":"spain-franco-period-a-civil-order-of-alfonso-x-the-wise-commander-c1950-eu16169","title":"Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order Of Alfonso X The Wise, Commander C.1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Instituted on April 11, 1939 by Francisco Franco. 1939-1975 issue. An enameled red four-armed cross with trefoil-ended in silver gilt, obverse centre superposing by a front-facing crowned figure of Alfonso X the Wise with typically enameled red and white clothing, holding an eagle and an orb with above crown in each arm, on a blue-enamelling background, surrounded by an enameled white border inscribed ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alfonso X the Wise, King of Castile and Leon), the reverse centre with partially enameled red and black eagle with surmounted etched Latin inscription ALTIORA PETO (I seek higher things), measuring 57.76 mm (w) x 61.63 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball), presenting light contact, on a loop suspension and original neck ribbon, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise was established by Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. It was founded to replace the Civil Order of Alfonso XII, which was abolished in 1933 during the government of the Second Spanish Republic. 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A Knight of the Order consisting of an enameled red four armed cross with trefoiled ends in silver gilt, obverse centre superposing by an non-standard, possible replacement, portrait of Alfonso X the Wise, with an enameled blue background in silver gilt, surrounding by an enameled white border with the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alfonso X the Wise, King of Castile and Leon), reverse featuring an enameled blue imperial eagle, beneath of the inscription ALTIORA PETO (I Seek Higher Things) also in silver gilt, measuring 45.10 mm (w) x 50.07 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball), with faded red enamels, general gilt loss and minor oxidation on the integral ball, suspending by traditional Spanish-style horizontal hanger with pinback on an original red-faded breast ribbon, near good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise was established by Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. It was founded to replace the Civil Order of Alfonso XII. It is still conferred in recognition of meritorious service within the fields of education, science, culture, teaching, and researching. It is conferred upon women and men without differences between their awards. The Grand Master of the Order is the King of Spain, and the Grand Chancellor is the Minister of Education and Culture. The Knight is conferred upon teachers, and government workers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125709328661,"sku":"EG3298","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-052703.jpg?v=1692883411"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-a-civil-order-of-alfonso-xiii-in-gold-diamonds-grand-cross-c1920-eu16505","title":"Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Alfonso Xiii In Gold \u0026 Diamonds, Grand Cross, C.1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden Civil de Alfonso XIII). Instituted in 1902 by King Alfonso XIII of Spain. 1902-1939 issue. 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In silver gilt, a red enamelled four-armed Shamrock Cross, the obverse centre featuring an enamelled blue medallion with a superposed handmade figure of Alfonso X the Wise, surrounded by the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alphonso X the Wise, King of Castile and Leon), reverse depicting engraved typical of time period Spanish eagle, with the Latin inscription ALTIORA PETO (I Aspire to the Highest), suspended from a Gold loop with seven Diamonds surrounded by small silver details, measures 57.70mm (w) x 61.60mm (h – inclusive of integral loop), weighs 37.4 grams, enamels intact, reverse centerpieces appears to have been reaffixed, overall extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise was established by General Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. It was founded as replacement of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII, which was abolished during the Second Spanish Republic (1931-1938.) 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In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 46.5 mm (w) x 51.2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon, on Ia traditional Spanish-style horizontal hanger with pinback, very light crazing in the red enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock, otherwise, the enamels are intact, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise is a Spanish civil order established in 1939, recognizing activities in the fields of education, science, culture, higher education and research. The order was created on May 23, 1902 by Royal decree as the Order of Alfonso XII. In 1988, the order was reformed and given its current name. The main innovation of the 1988 reform was to discontinue the previous award's practice of distinguishing male and female achievements, thereby eliminating explicit sexual discrimination. 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Multi-piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, blue and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 57.2 mm (w) x 61.2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, with suspension loop, intact enamels, on a replacement full-length neck ribbon, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise is a Spanish civil order established in 1939, recognizing activities in the fields of education, science, culture, higher education and research. The order was created on May 23, 1902 by Royal decree as the Order of Alfonso XII. In 1988, the order was reformed and given its current name. The main innovation of the 1988 reform was to discontinue the previous award's practice of distinguishing male and female achievements, thereby eliminating explicit sexual discrimination. It is awarded in six grades: Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight. The Collar is awarded to heads of state or government, heads of high state institutions, and heads of international organizations. This grade is awarded by Royal Decree with the proposal of the Minister of Education, the Order's Grand Chancellor. Holders of the collar are granted the honorific The Most Excellent. It is limited to six recipients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136205672725,"sku":"EU20051.RL6","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3042_484_1_1_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692913774"},{"product_id":"spain-franco-period-an-order-of-alfonso-x-grand-cross-star-c1945-eu20165rl1","title":"Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Alfonso X, Grand Cross Star, C.1945","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Instituted April 11 1939 by Francisco Franco. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross shamrock cross, the obverse presents a central blue medallion with a superimposed figure of Alfonso X the Wise, surrounded by the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alphonso X the Wise, King of Castile and Leon), the reverse presents a single pin and dual stays, measures 80mm (w) x 79.4mm (h), weighs 56.0 grams, light enamel wear on the figure of Alfonso X, otherwise enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise was established by General Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. It was founded as replacement of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII, which was abolished during the Second Spanish Republic (1931-1938.) 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Of high quality manufacture, a rare and very impressive grand cross set of the Order constructed of Gold and real diamonds, the badge consisting of a finely enameled red four-armed cross with opened Fleur-de-lis ends in 18kt Gold, with obverse centre featuring a hand-made figure of Alfonso X the Wise in multi-colored enamels, superimposing on a nicely enameled blue background, surrounded by the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alfonso X the Wise, King of Castile and Leon), inscribed on an enameled white border, the reverse depicting typical of time period Spanish eagle in red, yellow, and blue enamels, along with the engraved Latin motto ALTIORA PETO (My Highest Objective), measuring 56.34 mm (w) x 60.98 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ring), weighing 33.9 grams, presenting light contact, on original sash ribbon with bow, great badge in near mint condition. Accompanied by a marvelous breast star, consisting of a red four-armed cross with Fleur-de-lis ends, the arms are composed by exquisitely faceted synthetic rubies, encrusted on a solid frame of 18kt Gold, the obverse featuring a detailed hand-made figure of Alphonso X the Wise in enamels, superimposing on a pleasant enameled blue background, bordered by an enameled white ring with the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON in black lettering, as well as a ring composed of a row of fine karat real diamonds in small size, the reverse with typical ornamented pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 81.37 mm (w) x 81.37 mm (h), weighing 74.8 grams, an exquisite and extremely rare set of insignia in near mint condition.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise was established by Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. It was founded to replace the Civil Order of Alfonso XII, which was abolished during the Second Spanish Republic. 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Of high quality manufacture, consisting of a four-armed cross in silver gilt and purple enamels, featuring three delicate enamelled purple rays in each quadrant, obverse centre embellished by a superposed hand chiseled silver eagle on a gilt background, surrounded by Latin lettering AXII ALTIORA PETO (I Aspire to the Highest), also surrounded by superposed palm branch and a green-enamelled laurel branch, with a nicely enamelled red Alfonso’s XIII crown on the 12 o’clock arm, and a finely enamelled Spanish Coat of Arms on the 6 o’clock arm featuring Gold symbology, with plain reverse with pin assembly and 2 stays, measuring 86.6 mm (w) x  86.6 mm, weighting 81.41 grams, light contact, dark toning to silver, extremely fine. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFootnote: Instituted in 1902 by King Alfonso XIII of Spain, the Order of Alfonso XIII was awarded to Spanish and foreign citizens in recognition of meritorious services rendered to Spain and the humankind within the fields of education, science, culture, teaching, and researching. 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A beautiful star in silver gilt and enamels, presenting a shamrock cross with red arms, the central medallion features Alfonso X on a blue enamel field, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON, the reverse features a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 79.6 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), weighs 62.72 grams, enamels intact, flake in the blue enamel, remains in very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49921070858517,"sku":"EU24648","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/LLIE8TvtL0UTEhGs3NWmzjrc6rUW1udCTOWjdxf7.jpg?v=1779475864"},{"product_id":"spain-franco-period-a-civil-order-of-alfonso-x-the-wise-grand-cross-c1940-eu24896","title":"Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Established by General Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. 1939-present issue. The badge of the order consisting of an enameled red four-armed cross with opened Fleur-de-lis ends in silver gilt, with obverse centre featuring a figure of Alfonso X the Wise in multi-colored enamels, superimposing on a enameled blue background, surrounded by the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alfonso X the Wise, King of Castile and Leon) inscribed on an enameled white border, the reverse depicting typical of time period Spanish eagle in red, yellow, and blue enamels, along with the engraved Latin motto ALTIORA PETO (My Highest Objective), measuring 55.39 mm (w) x 59.67 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ring), weighing 36.8 grams, presenting contact, on period sash ribbon with bow; Accompanied by the star of the order consisting of a red four-armed cross with Fleur-de-lis ends in silver gilt the obverse featuring a figure of Alphonso X the Wise in enamels, superimposing on a re-enameled blue background, bordered by an enameled white ring with the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON in gilt lettering, the reverse with typical ornamented pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 79.21 mm (w) x 79.73 mm (h), weighing 57.9 grams, fine as a set. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49929412673813,"sku":"EU24896","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/TlHDV51O3N4VC9u1EkGY4z3IMThP5XG0Yl5xjMCr.jpg?v=1779476916"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-spain-orders-order-of-alphonso.oembed","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}