Order of the Falcon the left shoulder. In summary: If a holder is promoted to a higher rank, the lower rank's insignia must be returned. The insignia is retained during the recipient's lifetime, but it must be returned to the Icelandic Government upon his or her death. 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
Order of the Paulownia Flowers red rays, and with three paulownia blossoms between each arm of the cross. It is suspended from three enameled paulownia leaves on a sash in red with white border stripes, and is worn on the right shoulder. The "star" for the Order is the same as the badge, but without the paulownia leaves suspension. It is worn on the left chest. "Information from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia" "Information from the corresponding article in the Japanese Wikipedia" Order of the Paulownia Flowers The is an order presented by the Japanese government. Established in 1888 during the Meiji Restoration