Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Distinguished Courage and Self-Sacrifice


Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Distinguished Courage and Self-Sacrifice is one of the highest medals that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Turkish Armed Forces and was created on July 3, 1975.

Technical specifications

General

Silver laurels encircling the gold medal that has an engraving of the Mehmetçik, the legendary and symbolic Turkish soldier, on top.

Decoration (regular size)

Made of three pieces
Made of three pieces
During war or peace, it is bestowed on individuals or regiments who have accomplished their missions with great courage and self-sacrifice while risking their lives.
The medal can be given to civilians or soldiers, regardless of nationality. Its bestowment is proposed by either the Deputy Minister for National Defense or by any of the Commanders of the four branches of the TAF, namely the Army, the Navy, the Air Force or the Gendarmerie. The outcome of any proposition depends on the approval of the Chief of the General Staff.