Israel Idf Genuine Medal-distinguished Service, Glorified Blue Velvet Case, Ribbon

ISRAEL IDF MEDAL OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RARE DECORATION. IN THE GENUINE GLORIFIED BLUE VELVET CASE. THE 3rd HIGHEST MILITARY DECORATION. ONE GLORIFIED BLUE VELVET CASE. ALL AS YOU SEE IN THE ATTACHED PICTURES.

THE BIBLICAL MOTO ON THE CASE IS. For I have set thee for a sign unto the house of Israel. CASE SIZE :7.8"x 6.9" x 1.2 , 19.8cm x 16.6cm x 4.2 cm. MEDAL SIZE 4 , 100mm LONG.

RIBBON SIZE :1.6 , 4.25 cm. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Awarded by Israel Defense Forces. Soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces. The Medal of Distinguished Service Hebrew. Is an Israeli military decoration.

The medal has instituted in 1970 by act of law in the Knesset. 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. Five recipients have been awarded the medal twice.

The medal was designed by Dan Reisinger. On the front of the medal is a sword with an olive branch, symbolizing controlled strength.

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. The only female recipient of the Medal. One of the most decorated soldiers in the IDF.

Received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War as a commander of missile ships. Received the Medal for his actions in the Yom Kippur War. Received the Medal for his actions in the Six-Day War.

Received the Medal for his actions in the 1956 Sinai War. Received the Medal after his retirement for his years of courageous service in fighting terrorists on Israel's borders. Received the Medal for his actions as IAF. Pilot in the Six-Day War. Clarke, Gallantry Medals & Awards of the World , pp. Military awards and decorations of Israel.

Articles containing Hebrew language text. The item "ISRAEL IDF GENUINE MEDAL-DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, GLORIFIED BLUE VELVET CASE, RIBBON" is in sale since Tuesday, January 26, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Medals & Ribbons".1" and is located in Kibutz Shaar Haamakim, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country of Manufacture: Israel