State Medal of Distinguished Service (Turkey)
Encyclopedia
State Medal of Distinguished Service is one of the three civil state decoration
s of Turkey
. The medal was established on October 24, 1983 with the Law on Medals and Orders, Act No. 2933. It is rewarded to Turkish citizens, foreigners and organizations for distinguished service in contribution to the emerge of Turkish State through generous action, self-sacrifice, accomplishment or merit at home or abroad.
The medal is bestowed by the President of Turkey
upon cabinet
's approval on the proposal of a government minister, the speaker of the parliament or the chief of general staff
.
To the medal belong a lapel pin and a certificate.
with the initials "T.C." (abbreviation of "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti" for "Turkish Republic") in relief. The reverse depicts relevant symbols and motifs with the inscription "T.C. Devlet Şeref Madalyası" (Turkish Republic Medal of Distinguished Service). The medal is attached to a ribbon
The medal's lapel pin is in a rectanglar form of 10 by 30 mm (0.393700787401575 by 1.2 in). It depicts a composition in red and white with the initials "T.C." made of enamel
on gold plate.
The medal and the lapel pin are minted at the national mint and printer .
State decoration
State decorations are orders, medals and other decorations granted by a state. International decorations are similar, but are not granted by a specific nation but rather an international organization....
s of Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. The medal was established on October 24, 1983 with the Law on Medals and Orders, Act No. 2933. It is rewarded to Turkish citizens, foreigners and organizations for distinguished service in contribution to the emerge of Turkish State through generous action, self-sacrifice, accomplishment or merit at home or abroad.
The medal is bestowed by the President of Turkey
President of Turkey
The President of Turkey is the head of state of the Republic of Turkey. The presidency is largely a ceremonial office but has some important functions...
upon cabinet
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
's approval on the proposal of a government minister, the speaker of the parliament or the chief of general staff
General Staff of the Republic of Turkey
The General Staff of the Republic of Turkey presides over the Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force...
.
To the medal belong a lapel pin and a certificate.
Design
The medal has an oval form and is 45 mm (1.8 in) long. It is of gold plated metal. The medal's front depicts the Turkish moon and crescentFlag of Turkey
The flag of Turkey is a red flag with a white crescent moon and a star in its centre. The flag is called Ayyıldız or Albayrak . The Turkish flag is referred to as Alsancak in the Turkish National Anthem....
with the initials "T.C." (abbreviation of "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti" for "Turkish Republic") in relief. The reverse depicts relevant symbols and motifs with the inscription "T.C. Devlet Şeref Madalyası" (Turkish Republic Medal of Distinguished Service). The medal is attached to a ribbon
The medal's lapel pin is in a rectanglar form of 10 by 30 mm (0.393700787401575 by 1.2 in). It depicts a composition in red and white with the initials "T.C." made of enamel
Vitreous enamel
Vitreous enamel, also porcelain enamel in U.S. English, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C...
on gold plate.
The medal and the lapel pin are minted at the national mint and printer .
Notable recipients
- Sakıp SabancıSakip SabanciSakıp Sabancı was a prominent Turkish business tycoon and philanthropist.Born as the second son of a cotton trader, he worked in all the ranks of his father's business without completing high school. He was the head of Turkey's largest business conglomerate and 147th richest man on the Forbes list...
, businessman - 1997 - Rahmi KoçRahmi KoçRahmi Mustafa Koç is a Turkish businessmanBorn in Ankara as the only son of one of Turkey's wealthiest man Vehbi Koç, he attended high school at Robert College in Istanbul after his primary education in Ankara. Rahmi Koç then studied at the Johns Hopkins University in the U.S. and received his B.A...
, businessman - 1997 - Fatih TerimFatih TerimFatih Terim, Commendatore OSSI, is a Turkish football former player and manager. Terim was born in Adana, Turkey to Nuriye and Talat Terim. His father, Talat, is a Turkish Cypriot who emigrated to Turkey....
, footballer and coach - 1998 - Ahmet ÇalıkAhmet ÇalıkAhmet Çalık is a Turkish businessman. He is Chairman of Çalık Holding.Çalık's professional life began when he established Ortadoğu Tekstil Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş. in 1981. As a member of a family that operates in the textile business since the 1930s, he made his first large-scale industrial...
, businessman - 1999 - Aydın DoğanAydin DoganAydın Doğan is a Turkish entrepreneur and businessman.-Biography:Born in 1936 as a member of a well-known family in Kelkit, Aydin Dogan got his elementary and secondary school education in Kelkit and finished high-school in Erzincan...
, businessman - 1999 - Gazi YaşargilGazi YasargilMahmut Gazi Yaşargil is a Turkish medical scientist and neurosurgeon . He is the founder of microneurosurgery. Yaşargil treated epilepsy and brain tumors with instruments of his own design...
, medical scientist and neurosurgeon - 2000 - Galatasaray S.K. football teamGalatasaray S.K.Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
- 2000 - Turkey national basketball teamTurkey national basketball teamThe Turkish national basketball team is the basketball section that represents Turkey in international competitions. The team is nicknamed "12 Dev Adam" ....
- 2001 - Turkey national football teamTurkey national football teamThe Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
- 2002 - Şenol GüneşSenol GünesŞenol Güneş is a former Turkish footballer, manager and philosopher. His biggest accomplishment to date is coaching the Turkey that won the bronze medal in the 2002 World Cup. Güneş is married and has two children.-Career:...
, footballer and coach of the national team - 2002 - Haluk UlusoyHaluk UlusoyHaluk Ulusoy was the president of Turkish Football Federation. His initially held the post between 1997 and 2004, but was re-elected for a second spell in 2006.-Awards:*2002 Turkish State Medal of Distinguished Service-References:...
, President of Turkish Football FederationTurkish Football FederationThe Turkish Football Federation , also called the Turkish Football Association, is the governing body of football in Turkey. It was formed on 23 April 1923. It organizes the Turkish national teams and the Turkish football league. By 2004, there were 4,956 football clubs organized in Turkey, and a...
2002 - Şakir EczacıbaşıŞakir EczacıbaşıŞakir Eczacıbaşı, , a second generation member of the notable Turkish Eczacıbaşı family, was a pharmacist, photographer and businessman....
, businessman and fotographer
See also
- Turkish State Medal of Honor
- Turkish State Medal of Pride