Order of the Falcon

This article is about the Icelandic order. For the Czechoslovak order, see Order of the Falcon (Czechoslovakia).
Order of the Falcon
Grand Cross star
Awarded by the

President of Iceland
TypeState order
EstablishedJuly 3, 1921
Country Iceland
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterPresident of Iceland
Classes
  • Grand Cross with Collar
  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Officer
  • Grand Knight's Cross
  • Knight's Cross

Ribbon of the Order of the Falcon

The Order of the Falcon (Icelandic: Hin íslenska fálkaorða) is the only order of chivalry in 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".

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