Civil decorations were established on October 24, 1983, with the Law on Medals and Orders, Act No. 2933. They are rewarded to Turkish citizens, foreigners and organizations for distinguished service, honor and pride in contribution to the emerge of Turkish State through generous action, self-sacrifice, achievement or merit at home or abroad.[1][2]
Awarded to military personnel that demonstrate superior heroism and courage that leads to the change of the course of the war or affect the outcome of the war.
Awarded to those whose achievements in war cannot be awarded with the State Medal of War, although their conduct and conduct prepared or facilitated the victory of the war.
Awarded to those who successfully serve as a Commander for one year in peace time.
Awarded to those that are responsible for the rise and strengthening of the Armed Forces in fields such as defence, administration and science.
Those who discover necessary resources such as tools and equipment for the Armed Forces, or those who have great success in the development of what they have.
Soldiers who excel in the work of the Armed Forces at home and abroad in all fields, who increase the prestige of the union and are beneficial to national interests, and who perform their duties at a superior level by working with renunciation and self-sacrifice compared to their peers.
To lieutenant generals and vice-admirals that are promoted to the rank of general or admiral.
To those who have excelled in the development and strengthening of the Armed Forces.
Awarded to those who have shown exceptional success in the performance of important missions during war time. During peace time, it is given to those whose achievements in the Service exceed what is expected of them.
Awarded to those who show great skill in the achievement of the tasks assigned to them or who are successful in various tasks, who ensure the development of friendly relations between the Turkish Armed Forces and the armed forces of which they are members, and to those who bring nations closer to each other.
Awarded to those who show merit in the achievement of important tasks for the Turkish Armed Forces, to those that develop friendly relations between the Turkish Armed Forces and the armed forces of which they are members, and to those who bring nations closer to each other.
