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 Cultural Merit (Monaco) design is likely inspired by the Monegasque flag variant which is described in the language of heraldry as "lozengy argent and gules". The commander's badge is gold and is worn suspended from the neck. The officers badge, made of silver, is worn on a ribbon with a rosette suspended from the left chest. The knight's badge, made of bronze, is worn suspended by a plain ribbon from the left chest. Order of Cultural Merit (Monaco) The Order of Cultural Merit () is the fourth highest Order of the Principality of Monaco. The order was established by Rainier III, Prince of