Medal of Independence (Turkey)

The İstiklâl Madalyası ( Ottoman استقلال مدالیه سی, " Independence Medal ") is a by law of the Grand National Assembly ( Büyük Millet Meclisi ) and granted medal for outstanding service during the Turkish War of Independence.

Appearance and material

The oval- shaped Independence Medal made ​​of brass is 35 × 40 mm in size and has a weight of 15.55 g It shows on its face a rising sun, under which the building is shown, where the Büyük Millet Meclisi the first time on 23 April 1920 gathered. Right and left of the buildings are houses and a mosque and to see underneath the building a farmer with oxcart. The reverse shows within the moon star a map of Turkey.

People who had fought at the front, wore the medal on a red ribbon. At helpers behind the front, the medal was awarded to a white and Members of Parliament on a green ribbon. Members of Parliament who had rendered outstanding at the front, were awarded a Medal of Independence with Red - Green Ribbon.

Carrier

The İstiklâl Madalyası was not only individuals, to the provincials Kahramanmaras (Red Ribbon) and the county İnebolu awarded ( white band ).