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The Medal of Distinguished Service (????? ?????) is an Israeli military decoration
Israeli Military decorations

The Israeli Military decorations are the decorations awarded to soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces who exhibit extraordinary bravery and courage....
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Design
The medal was designed by Dan Reisinger
Dan Reisinger

Dan Reisinger is an Israelis designer of graphics, exhibitions, and stage sets.He was born in Kanji?a, Yugoslavia , into a family of painters and decorators active in Austria-Hungary and the Balkans....
; its shape is circular.

On the front of the medal is a sword with an olive branch, symbolizing controlled strength.






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The Medal of Distinguished Service (????? ?????) is an Israeli military decoration
Israeli Military decorations

The Israeli Military decorations are the decorations awarded to soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces who exhibit extraordinary bravery and courage....
.

Overview


The medal has instituted in 1970 by act of law in the Knesset
Knesset

The Knesset is the legislature of Israel, located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem....
 and could also be awarded also for actions performed before 1970.

The medal is awarded for an act of exemplary bravery in the line of duty.

To date, 600 medals have been awarded, the last in 2007. Two recipients have been awarded the medal twice.

Design


The medal was designed by Dan Reisinger
Dan Reisinger

Dan Reisinger is an Israelis designer of graphics, exhibitions, and stage sets.He was born in Kanji?a, Yugoslavia , into a family of painters and decorators active in Austria-Hungary and the Balkans....
; its shape is circular.

On the front of the medal is a sword with an olive branch, symbolizing controlled strength. The reverse is plain.

The medal is attached to a blue ribbon, with two-time recipients of the medal wearing a small clasp in the form of the medal on its ribbon.

The medal is minted by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation, it is made from 25 gram silver/935 and the clasp is chrome plated metal.

Notable recipients

  • Esther Arditi, the only female recipient of the Medal.
  • Ehud Barak
    Ehud Barak

    Ehud Barak is an Israeli politician, former Prime Minister of Israel, and current Defense Minister of Israel, Deputy leaders of Israel#Deputy Prime Minister and leader of Israel's Labor Party ....
    , one of the most decorated soldiers in the IDF
    Israel Defense Forces

    The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew Acronym and initialism Tzahal , are Israel's military forces, comprising the GOC Army Headquarters, Israeli Air Force and Israeli navy....
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  • Michael Burt, two time recipient.
  • Nehamia Cohen, one of the most decorated soldiers in the IDF
    Israel Defense Forces

    The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew Acronym and initialism Tzahal , are Israel's military forces, comprising the GOC Army Headquarters, Israeli Air Force and Israeli navy....
    .
  • Ephraim Eitam, received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War
    Yom Kippur War

    The Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War or October War , also known as the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, was fought from October 6 to October 26, 1973 by a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel....
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  • Shlomo Hagani, two time recipient.
  • Amram Mitzna
    Amram Mitzna

    Amram Mitzna is an Israeli politician. He is the acting mayor of Yeruham, a reserve general in the Israeli Defense Forces and the former mayor of Haifa and leader of the Labor Party ....
    , received the Medal for his actions in the Six-Day War
    Six-Day War

    In the Six-Day War of June 5-10, 1967, Israel defeated the armies of the neighboring states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. In Arabic, the war is called ....
    .
  • Yonatan Netanyahu, received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War
    Yom Kippur War

    The Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War or October War , also known as the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, was fought from October 6 to October 26, 1973 by a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel....
    .
  • Zevulun Orlev
    Zevulun Orlev

    Zevulun Orlev is an Israeli politician and a former leader of the National Religious Party. Orlev is a decorated war hero who received the Medal of Distinguished Service in the Yom Kippur War....
    , received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War
    Yom Kippur War

    The Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War or October War , also known as the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, was fought from October 6 to October 26, 1973 by a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel....
    .
  • Dan Shomron
    Dan Shomron

    Gen. Dan Shomron was the 13th Ramatkal of the Israel Defense Forces, from 1987 to 1991.During the Six-Day War he commanded a unit on the Egyptian front and was the first paratrooper to reach the Suez Canal....
    , received the Medal for his actions in the 1956 Sinai War
    Suez Crisis

    The Suez Crisis, also referred to as the Tripartite Aggression, was a military attack on Egypt by United Kingdom, France, and Israel beginning on 29 October 1956....
    .
  • Amos Yarkoni
    Amos Yarkoni

    Lieutenant Colonel Amos Yarkoni was a legendary officer in the Israel Defense Forces and one of six Israeli Arabs to have received the Israel Defense Forces's third highest decoration, the Medal of Distinguished Service....
    , received the Medal after his retirement for his years of courageous service in fighting terrorists on Israel's borders.