Free SHIPPING!!! The Spanish government founded this order in 1939. The Spanish state founded this high decoration for outstanding services to science, literature and art. This order also honors special efforts in the field of education. The Order of Alfonso X the Wise is awarded to Spanish nationals and foreigners. There are five classes of this order. The order was founded in honor of Alfonso X the Wise. Alfonso X the Wise (1221-1284) was King of Castile and León (1252-1284). In 1257, he was elected German King as the grandson of Philip of Swabia. However, he did not exercise power. The monarch's importance is not based on his political but on his cultural achievements. The monarch was a poet and patron of the arts and sciences. The order's symbol is a red enameled cross in gold with openwork cross arms. In the middle of the medallion there is a picture of King Alfonso X on a blue background with the inscription "Alfonso X el Sabio Rey de Castilla y de Léon" (Alfonso X, the Wise, King of Castile and Léon) in Gothic script on a white background. You will receive this medal as a true collector's item. GODE FASCINATION OF COLLECTING Item no. 320-370-0 Careful Packing and Shipping from JMEDALS -Lithuania Good luck!