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⚫	~~'''~~Turkish Armed Forces Medal ~~of Honor'''~~
			'''Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Honor''' ({{langx\|tr\|Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Şeref Madalyası}}) is the highest medal that can be bestowed upon an individual by the ] and was first created on July 27, 1967.


	('''Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Şeref Madalyası''')
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	This is the '''Highest Medal''' that can be awarded to an individual by the '''Republic of Turkey''' and can be awarded and authorized only by the '''President of Turkey'''.
		⚫	== Technical specifications ==

		⚫	=== General ===
	The Medal is recommended by the four top Generals of the '''Genelkurmay Başkanlığı''' (Turkish Armed Forces).

⚫	==Technical ~~Specifications~~==

⚫	===General===
	Five large and five small gold stars on dark blue background circling an insignia of a crescent moon and a star on red background, the symbol of the ], pointing upwards.		Five large and five small gold stars on dark blue background circling an insignia of a crescent moon and a star on red background, the symbol of the ], pointing upwards.


	===Decoration (regular size)===		=== Decoration (regular size) ===
	Made of eight pieces		Made of eight pieces
	*Metal: ]		* Metal: ]
	*Minting: 0.2 ~~micron~~ polished gold-plating		* Minting: 0.2 micrometre polished gold-plating
	*Weight: 54 grams		* Weight: 54 grams
	*Diameter: 6 cm		* Diameter: 6 cm


	===Decoration (miniature size)===		=== Decoration (miniature size) ===
	Made of three pieces		Made of three pieces
	*Metal: Bronze		* Metal: Bronze
	*Minting: 0.2 ~~micron~~ polished gold-plating		* Minting: 0.2 micrometre polished gold-plating
	*Weight: 14 grams		* Weight: 14 grams
	*Diameter: 1 cm		* Diameter: 1 cm


	===Ribbon===		=== Ribbon ===
	*Color: Red		* Color: Red


	==Criteria==		== Criteria ==
			During wartime, it is bestowed on individuals who, through their actions, have contributed to success in battle but whose valor would not be adequately compensated by the ].
	During war time or special war zone combat operations or war-like operations, this Highest Medal of the Republic of Turkey is awarded to individuals who have great honor and who have participated with extreme bravery and heroism in operations that have placed their lives voluntarily at great risk for the Republic of Turkey and other individual lives, making sure of success during all operations and missions, above and beyond the call of duty.


			During peacetime, it is bestowed upon the Commanders of the ], the ], the ] and the ] who have successfully completed at least a year in their posts.
	They must have contributed greatly to the Republic of Turkey when the country was in danger, and whether this danger was known by the general public or not, and whether in open war missions or secret missions. This medal is recommended by the four top Generals of the Genelkurmay Başkanlığı and approved by the President of Turkey before it can be awarded officially.


			The medal can be given to civilians or soldiers, regardless of nationality. Its bestowment is proposed and approved by any of the four Commanders mentioned above.
	==See Also==

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			==Recipients ==
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	==~~References~~==		== See also ==
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			== References ==
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	==External links==		==External links==
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			{{Highest gallantry awards}}
			{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Turkey}}

Latest revision as of 20:19, 31 October 2024

Highest decoration of the Turkish Armed Forces Award

Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Honor

Type	Medal
Awarded for	Great valor
Country	Turkey
Presented by	the Turkish Armed Forces
Eligibility	Civilian or soldier, of any nationality
Status	Currently awarded
First awarded	1967

Ribbon bar of order

Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Honor (Turkish: Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Şeref Madalyası) is the highest medal that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and was first created on July 27, 1967.

Technical specifications

General

Five large and five small gold stars on dark blue background circling an insignia of a crescent moon and a star on red background, the symbol of the Turkish flag, pointing upwards.

Decoration (regular size)

Made of eight pieces

Metal: Bronze
Minting: 0.2 micrometre polished gold-plating
Weight: 54 grams
Diameter: 6 cm

Decoration (miniature size)

Made of three pieces

Metal: Bronze
Minting: 0.2 micrometre polished gold-plating
Weight: 14 grams
Diameter: 1 cm

Ribbon

Color: Red

Criteria

During wartime, it is bestowed on individuals who, through their actions, have contributed to success in battle but whose valor would not be adequately compensated by the State War Medal.

During peacetime, it is bestowed upon the Commanders of the Turkish Army, the Turkish Navy, the Turkish Air Force and the Turkish Gendarmerie who have successfully completed at least a year in their posts.

The medal can be given to civilians or soldiers, regardless of nationality. Its bestowment is proposed and approved by any of the four Commanders mentioned above.

Recipients

Hüseyin Kıvrıkoğlu

References

External links

TAF website in English

v t e Highest military awards for gallantry
List of highest military decorations by country
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Obsolete	Order of Saint Louis (Kingdom of France) Military Order of Maria Theresa (Austria-Hungary) Medal of Bravery (Kingdom of Hungary) Pour le Mérite (Kingdom of Prussia) Military Order of Max Joseph (Kingdom of Bavaria) Military Order of St. Henry (Kingdom of Saxony) Military Merit Order (Kingdom of Württemberg) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Nazi Germany) Order of the Golden Kite (Empire of Japan) Order of Lāčplēsis (Latvia) Grand Cross of Valour (Rhodesia) Laureate Plate of Madrid (Second Spanish Republic) Castle of Good Hope Decoration (South Africa) Vietnam Military Merit Medal (South Vietnam) Hero of the Soviet Union (Soviet Union) Order of the Karađorđe's Star with Swords (Kingdom of Yugoslavia) Order of Freedom (SFR Yugoslavia) Grass Crown (Ancient Rome) Hero of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

Orders, decorations and medals of Turkey

Orders

Civilian	Order of the State Order of the Republic Order of Merit
Military	Turkish Armed Forces Order of Honor Turkish Armed Forces Order of Pride Turkish Armed Forces Order of Merit

Medals

Civilian	State Medal of Honor State Medal of Pride State Medal of War State Medal of Distinguished Service
Military	Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Honor Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Pride in Service Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Distinguished Courage and Self-Sacrifice Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Distinguished Service Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Achievement Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Merit

Former

Medal of Independence

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