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
National Order of Merit (Malta) Malta. The badge of the order for a companion is wide and worn suspended from a neck ribbon of identical colors to the sash but in width. For ladies, the badge of the order is worn on a wide ribbon fashioned into a bow. Officers wear the badge of the order suspended from a ribbon wide on the chest. The badge for officers is in diameter. When worn by a female recipient the ribbon suspending the badge is fashioned into a bow. Wear the badge of the order in the same manner as officers. The difference between the two grades