Israeli military wearing foreign decorations
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Four Days Marches of Nijmegen
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The International
Four Day Marches Nijmegen (or Vierdaagse) is the largest marching
event in the world. It is organized every year in Nijmegen in
mid-July as a means of promoting sport and exercise. Participants
walk 30, 40 or 50 kilometers daily, and, on completion, receive a
royally approved medal (Vierdaagsekruis). The participants are
mostly civilians, but there are also a few thousand military
participants.
Standard categories:
30 km x 4 days
40 km x 4 days
50 km x 4 days
Military category:
40 km x 4 days - Wearing uniform + at least 10 kg backpack for
persons ages 18 or over (+ water, etc.)
50 km x 4 days
The medal is recognized by the Dutch and other European armies for
wearing on uniform, however not by the IDF. |
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Israeli soldiers entering the town of
Nijmegen, near the finish of the 4 days of marching, 1967.
Note the soldier on the right with a medal of previous participation |
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IDF soldiers in a synagogue in
Amsterdam, Netherlands after having taken part in the Four Days Marches of
Nijmegen.
Picture taken around 1955 |
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IDF 4 Days Marches of 1957: Israeli soldier with
medals of IDF and Dutch 4 Days Marches |
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