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
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