Israeli military decorations
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The 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 Defense Minister).[1]
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Decorations
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Medal of Valor The highest decoration |
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Medal of Courage |
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Medal of Distinguished Service |
Citations (Tzalash)
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Chief Of Staff (Ramatkal) Citation |
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Head of Regional Command (Aluf) Citation |
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Divisional Commander Citation |
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Brigade Commander Citation |
Campaign ribbons
Campaign ribbons awarded for service during war. Citation is worn on the campaign ribbon in times of war .
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War of Independence |
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Sinai War |
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Six Day War |
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War of Attrition |
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Yom Kippur War |
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First Lebanon War |
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Second Lebanon War |
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Protective Edge |
Service ribbons
Service ribbons awarded for activity in the struggle for the establishment of Israel.
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Hashomer Ribbon |
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Nili Ribbon |
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Jewish Legion Ribbon |
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Haganah Ribbon |
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Etzel Ribbon |
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Lehi Ribbon |
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Mishmar Ribbon |
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Fighters against Nazis Ribbon |
Other ribbons
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Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation |
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Hero of Israel (1948) |
| Qatamon Medal (1948) |
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Decoration of State Warriors |
| 70px | Mandate Prisoners Decoration |
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Eliyahu Golomb Israel Security Award |
References
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External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Military awards and decorations of Israel. |
