Order of the Falcon republic, new statutes were incorporated for the Order on 11 July 1944. The Republic of Iceland replaced the King by an elected President of Iceland who is the designated Grand Master of this Order. It may be awarded to both Icelanders and citizens of other countries for achievements in Iceland or internationally. A five-member council makes recommendations on awards to the Grand Master, who then grants the award. However, the Grand Master may award the Order without recommendations from the Order Council. The Grand Master and the Chairman of the Order Council then sign the Letters Patent, which are given
Order of Zolfaghar two Zolfaghar swards crossed behind the star among multiple rays. The order consisted of 3 classes: The first class consisted of a sash along with the badge; the second class consisted of a neck badge and collar and the third class was a medal. Order of Zolfaghar The Order of Zolfaghar ( - Neshan-e-Zolfaghar) was the second oldest and the highest honour of the Empire of Iran. The Order was established in 1856 as: The Decoration of the Commander of the Faithful by Emperor Naser al-Din Shah, until 1925 where it was renamed as: The "Order of Zolfaghar" by Emperor