Volunteer Ribbon

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The Volunteer Ribbon is an Israeli decoration that is awarded to World War I and World War II veterans.

The Volunteer Ribbon
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The Volunteer Ribbon
TypeAward for military service towards the establishment of the State of Israel
CountryFile:Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Presented byThe State of Israel
Campaign(s)First World War
Second World War
Established1961; 64 years ago (1961)
Order of wear
Next (higher)Nili Ribbon
Next (lower)Ribbon of The Haganah

Award criteria

The ribbon is awarded to:

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1st Battalion of the Jewish Brigade on parade
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Israeli veteran with medals and ribbons including The Volunteer Ribbon

If the person eligible for this award has died, a family member (a spouse, a son, a daughter, a father, a mother, a brother, a sister, a grandson, a granddaughter) is entitled to submit an application requesting the ribbon, or an equivalent to the ribbon in event of loss or wear and tear.[1]

Design

Ribbon The ribbon's central stripe shows the flag of Israel with red, orange and green stripes on either side.

See also

References

  1. "Awards for military". www.mod.gov.il (in English and עברית). Retrieved 2023-04-04.