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
Honorary Order of the Palm on the badge. The "Star" of the Order is an eight-pointed gold gilt star with straight rays. The central disc is the same as that of the badge. The military division has crossed swords on the star. The "Medal" is round, with a gold or silver version. It shows the stylized palm surrounded by a circlet with the motto of the order. The "Ribbon" of the order is green with a central white stripe. Honorary Order of the Palm The Honorary Order of the Palm (Dutch: "Ere-Orde van de Palm") is a military and civil state decoration of the Republic