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Order of the National Hero (Antigua and Barbuda) repealed and the Order was re-established and re-constituted under the National Honours Act 1998, which was amended in 2000, 2001 and 2015. Persons who were members of the Order before the 1998 Act came into force became Knights or Dames Companion of Order. The Order is composed of the Grand Master and one single class of Knights Companion (KNH) or Dames Companion (DNH). The Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda is "ex officio" Grand Master of the Order. Membership is open to only citizens of Antigua and Barbuda and there may be no more than three living members at any