Order of the Falcon Order of the Falcon The Order of the Falcon () is the only Order of Chivalry of Iceland, founded by King Christian X of Denmark and Iceland on 3 July 1921. The award is awarded for merit for Iceland and humanity and has five degrees. Nowadays, appointments are made on the nomination of the President of Iceland and that of a "five-member council". Christian X, the King of Denmark, also ruled Iceland until 11 July 1944. During a royal visit to Iceland, King Christian X issued the royal decree founding the Icelandic Order of the Falcon. When Iceland became a
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