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).
Decorations Medal of Valor (The highest decoration)Medal of CourageMedal of Distinguished ServiceHero of Israel Ribbon (1948) (obsolete)
Citations (Tzalash) Citations are worn on the campaign ribbon when awarded in times of war. Chief of Staff (Ramatkal) CitationHead of Regional Command (Aluf) CitationDivisional Commander CitationBrigade 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."
War of Independence RibbonSinai War RibbonSix-Day War RibbonWar of Attrition RibbonYom Kippur War RibbonFirst Lebanon War RibbonSecurity Zone in Lebanon RibbonMinisters approve medal for troops who fought in southern Lebanon, Times of Israel, Mar 1, 2021.Second Lebanon War RibbonProtective Edge RibbonDefence of Jerusalem BadgeKatamon Medal (1948) (obsolete)
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."
Hashomer Ribbon Nili RibbonThe Volunteer RibbonHaganah RibbonMishmar RibbonEtzel RibbonFighters against Nazis MedalLehi Ribbon
Other medals, awards and ribbons
Eliyahu Golomb Israel Security Award (right side decoration(highest possible award)Mandate Prisoners Decoration(right side decoration)IDF Chief of Staff Medal of AppreciationService in Israel MedalDecoration of State Warriors(ribbon device)
References
External links
Ministry of Defense Official site - Decorations Awards and Decorations of Israel