Dave Danner Posted February 11, 2007 Author Posted February 11, 2007 These are organized thematically, rather than by overall precedence. Most don't appear to be decorations in the conventional sense, but ribbons for holding various commands, completing various schools, etc."Başarı Şerit Rozetleri" means "achievement ribbons". Most of these seem to be schools and types of services."Komutanlık Şerit Rozetleri" means "command ribbons". They range from Chief of the General Staff down to brigade command."Alay, Tabur, B?l?k Komutanlığı" means "regimental, battalion and squadron command"."Mesleki İhtisas Şerit Rozetleri" means "ribbon for professional skills/accomplishments." These, however, include service ribbons. The lone ribbon on the second row is the Combat Action Ribbon. The third row are the Korea, Cyprus and "new inventions" ribbons. The last is for inventing or improving weapons, equipment and the like. The next row are "educational membership ribbons" for doctors, docents and professors. The next row has the distinguished courage and sacrifice ribbons, which appear to differ from the medal in post #23. The next row is made up of navy command at sea ribbons. I think the last are chief navigator ribbons. At least I think that's what a Baş?ark?ı is. In looking over the Turkish Army website (which has the unfortunate acronym KKK, for Ground Forces Command) list of ribbons here, I see a bunch of ribbons not shown here, so they've either added more or this chart was incomplete. For instance, at #9 are "YURTDIŞI S?REKLİ G?REV ŞERİT ROZETİ" which are overseas service ribbons for assignment to NATO, UN or similar staffs.
Humberto Corado Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 hello Dave,thank you very much for this nice work. very interesting!
IVB Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Hello, gentlemen.Just want to continue Turkish Republic theme:(What name is correct for Nışani in modern Turkey - "Order" or "Honour Badge"?)1. Devlet Nışani / Order of the State2. Cumhurıyet Nışani / Order of the Republic3. Lıyakat Nışani / Order of Merit4. Devlet Şeref Madalyası / State Medal of Honour5. Devlet ?v?n? Madalyası / ? (please give translation who knows)6. Devlet ?st?n Hızmet Madalyası / State Medal for Distinguished Service
IVB Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 7. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Savaş Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces War Medal - 1st Class8. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Savaş Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces War Medal - 2nd Class9. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Şeref Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Honour - 1st Class10. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Şeref Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Honour - 2nd Class11. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri ?st?n Cesaret ve Feragat Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces Distinguished Courage and Sacrifice Medal12. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri ?st?n Cesaret ve Feragat Madalyası (Kibris) / Turkish Armed Forces Distinguished Courage and Sacrifice Medal (Cyprus)13. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri ?v?n? Madalyası - 1st Class14. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri ?v?n? Madalyası - 2nd Class
IVB Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 14. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri ?st?n Hızmet Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces Distinguished Service Medal 15. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Hızmet Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces Service Medal16. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Başarı Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces Achievement Medal17. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Başarı Madalyası (Kibris) / Turkish Armed Forces Achievement Medal (Cyprus)18. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Lıyakat Madalyası / Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Merit19. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Lıyakat Madalyası (Kibris) / Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Merit (Cyprus)20. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Şeref Nışani / Turkish Armed Forces Badge of Honour21. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri ?v?n? Nışani / ?22. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Hızmet Nışani / Turkish Armed Forces Badge for Service23. T?rk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Lıyakat Nışani / Turkish Armed Forces Badge for Merit
IVB Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 And these medals I can't recognize:24. Unknown Medal25. Unknown Medal and Badge (something Red Crescent (Kızılay) commemorative?)
IVB Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Very interesting. Many thanks! You're welcome! Independence Medal document:
saschaw Posted August 12, 2009 Posted August 12, 2009 Great thread, thank you! I'm selling my 1938 medal right now on eBay, and would be glad if it found a new good home... ;o( http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15506&item=250480391729
demir Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Hello, gentlemen. Just want to continue Turkish Republic theme: (What name is correct for Nışani in modern Turkey - "Order" or "Honour Badge"?) 1. Devlet Nışani / Order of the State 2. Cumhurıyet Nışani / Order of the Republic 3. Lıyakat Nışani / Order of Merit 4. Devlet Şeref Madalyası / State Medal of Honour 5. Devlet ?v?n? Madalyası / ? (please give translation who knows) 6. Devlet ?st?n Hızmet Madalyası / State Medal for Distinguished Service Hi, Devlet Ovunc Madalyası: State Medal of Pride (To be proud of ...) demir
demir Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 And these medals I can't recognize: 24. Unknown Medal 25. Unknown Medal and Badge (something Red Crescent (Kızılay) commemorative?) Hi, First Medal: Yurtta Sulh, Cihanda Sulh : Famous motto of Ataturk (Peace at Home, Peace in the World) I don't know why it is given, but it is made in the State Mint n Istanbul. best wishes Demir
demir Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) Dear Dave, Thank you for the lovely introduction and the pictures of the IndependenceMedal. This is the picture of obverse side. The figures on this side are: OBVERSE The first Parliament Building in Ankara under the rays of the sun. These raysrepresent the victory and the foundation and birth of the Turkish Republic Ankara houses and mosque on both sides of the Parliament. Under parliament symbol of earth and sickle and scythe,anvil and hammer,palette and brush represents the new Republic' commintment to science,agriculture, industry and culture and shows her aim to unite with heworld. Oak leaves and clouds on both sides and 23 April 1336 (1920) (inaugurationdate of the Parliament)(1336 left). Under the clouds a peasant women leading anoxcart. (representing the independence war.) 23 April written in the oldscript. (Using Arabic letters)(This changed after the acceptence of the Latinalphabet in 1928) Under the oxcart clouds and rays continues from above and inhe middle a plumb, representing the foundation of the state. REVERSE: Under the moon and the crescent (Turkish flag) the map ofthe Republic. A star representing the new Capital Ankara and 7 rays emergingfrom it, reaching the borders, Edirne on the west and Kars on the right. Withinthe upper border of the moon, there are olive leaves for peace and in themiddle, the date 1 November 1922 (1 Teşrinisani 1338 - abolition date of thesultanate). This medal is to be worn on the right side, half under the collar. Best wishes and thanks again. demir :beer: Edited August 16, 2009 by demir
Archer Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 This medal is to be worn on the right side, half under the collar Ahhhh! Now I understand what is depicted on this bust of Ataturk in the Military Museum in Istanbul. Thank you. William
Archer Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Er ... this one ... Edited October 7, 2009 by Archer
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