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
Donat of the Order of Saint John a Member of the Order in any Grade. The Donat’s Badge is the Badge of the Order without the upper arm. A woman who is appointed a Donat suspends her Badge from a bow. Donats of the Order have included: Donat of the Order of Saint John Donat of the Order of St. John is a distinction awarded by the Order of St. John. Any person not being a Member of the Venerable Order of St John who from an appreciation of the objects or work of the Order makes a worthy contribution to its funds or to the funds