Source:Tal Inbar
Source:Tal Inbar
Accompanying announcement:
Ministry of Defense
Your right to wear the decoration of
National Military Organization -
Etzel is recognized
regards
the unit of service ribbons
attached the certificate and the ribbon
Source:Tal Inbar
Official recognition of the contribution of the Etzel underground organization in the struggle for an independent state of Israel came only after former Etzel leader Menahem Begin became prime minister of Israel in 1977. Presentation of the ribbon began in 1979. Here follow some pictures of the April 4, 1979 ceremony at the Western Wall, Jerusalem.
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| Former Etzel members | |
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| Prime Minister Menahem Begin affixes the ribbon to Etzel flag | |
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| K.M. Livni, of the Etzel command presents the ribbon to Menahem Begin | Prime Minister Begin during his speech |
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Pictures: Government Press Office, Herman Chanania