(Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio). Instituted in 1939. (Post 1988 Version). 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.
Footnote: 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.