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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).

Decorations[]

Medal of Valor Medal of Valor
The highest decoration
Medal of Courage Medal of Courage
Medal of Distinguished Service Medal of Distinguished Service

Citations (Tzalash)[]

Zrm Chief Of Staff (Ramatkal) Citation
Zla Head of Regional Command (Aluf) Citation
Zma Divisional Commander Citation
Zmh Brigade Commander Citation

Campaign ribbons[]

Campaign ribbons awarded for service during war. Citation is worn on the campaign ribbon in times of war .

Independence war ribbon War of Independence
Sinai war ribbon Sinai War
Six day war ribbon Six Day War
Hatasharibon War of Attrition
Yomkippurribon Yom Kippur War
Lebanon war ribbon First Lebanon War
Lebanon2ribon Second Lebanon War

Service ribbons[]

Israeli veteran

Service ribbons awarded for activity in the struggle for the establishment of Israel.

Hashomer Ribbon Hashomer Ribbon
Nili Ribbon Nili Ribbon
Ha-Hitnadvut Jewish Legion Ribbon
Hagana Ribbon Haganah Ribbon
Etzel Ribbon Etzel Ribbon
Lehi Ribbon Lehi Ribbon
Mishmar Ribbon Mishmar Ribbon
Fighters against Nazis Ribbon Fighters against Nazis Ribbon

Other ribbons[]

Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation
Hero Of Israel Hero of Israel
(1948)
Qatamon Medal
(1948)
Decoration of State Warriors Decoration of State Warriors
File:Mandate Prisoners Decoration.jpg Mandate Prisoners Decoration
Eliyahu Golomb Israel Security Award Eliyahu Golomb Israel Security Award

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