Orders, decorations, and medals of Israel
Israeli military decorations are the decorations awarded to soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces who exhibit extraordinary bravery and courage. Its decorations consist of the Medal of Valor (the highest decoration in the IDF), the Medal of Courage, and the Medal of Distinguished Service. It also includes the Citations (Tzalash), which are awarded in four classes. Two soldiers share the title of being the most decorated soldier of the IDF: Captain Nechemya Cohen (1943–1967), and General Ehud Barak (formerly Chief of Staff, later Prime Minister).[1]
Decorations
| File:Medal of Valor.svg | Medal of Valor (The highest decoration) |
| File:Medal of Courage.svg | Medal of Courage |
| File:Medal of Distinguished Service.svg | Medal of Distinguished Service |
| File:Hero Of Israel.svg | Hero of Israel Ribbon (1948) (obsolete) |
Citations (Tzalash)
Citations are worn on the campaign ribbon when awarded in times of war.
| File:Tzalash Ramatkal.png | Chief of Staff (Ramatkal) Citation |
| File:Tzalash Aluf.png | Head of Regional Command (Aluf) Citation |
| File:Tzalash Maphag.png | Divisional Commander Citation |
| File:Tzalash Machat.png | Brigade Commander Citation |
Campaign ribbons, medal and Badge
According to Israel Ministry of Defence, "'Campaign ribbons' are ribbons commemorating a person's participation in war, campaign and combat from the establishment of the State of Israel up to the present day. These ribbons are awarded by authorisation of government, the IDF decorations Act and regulations set up by the Minister of Defense."[2]
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Awards for military service
According to Israel Ministry of Defence, "'Awards for military contribution towards the establishment of the State of Israel' and decorations are awarded by authorisation of government and a ministerial committee for symbols and ceremonies, with the exception of the Nazi Fighter Ribbon which is awarded according to the 'Yad Vashem' regulation in the Remembrance and Holocaust Act, and in addition by the 'status of the Second World War II' Act of 2000."[5]
Other medals, awards and ribbons
| File:Eliyahu Golomb Israel Security Award.JPG | Eliyahu Golomb Israel Security Award (right side decoration (highest possible award) |
| Mandate Prisoners Decoration (right side decoration) | |
| File:IDF Chief Of Staff Medal of Appreciation.png File:Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation - ISRAEL.svg |
IDF Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation |
| File:Service in Israel Medal.png | Service in Israel Medal |
| File:Decoration of State Warriors.jpg | Decoration of State Warriors (ribbon device) [1] |
References
- ↑ דרורי, עפר. "חיילי צה"ל המעוטרים ביותר". אתר הגבורה (in עברית). Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ "Campaign Ribbons, Awards for military contribution, Decorations". mod.gov.il. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ↑ Ministers approve medal for troops who fought in southern Lebanon, Times of Israel, Mar 1, 2021.
- ↑ "The Magen Yerushalaim Badge". Israeli Decorations.
- ↑ "Awards for military". mod.gov.il. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
