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 the Falcon (Czechoslovakia) borders, surmounted by four gilt falcons in flight. The reverse of the convex center disc is charged with the monogram "ČS" in blue with gilt borders, surmounting the date "1918" in gilt and surrounded on either side by a branch of gilt laurel leaves. "Suspension device". The badge for civilian awards is suspended from a circlet formed from gilt laurel leaves, whilst gilt crossed swords are added to the suspension device for military awards. "Ribbon". The badge of the order is suspended from a red moire silk ribbon divided by a central narrow white stripe, with a thin white stripe