Medal of Appreciation, awarded by a major
general
Versions found of this medal:
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Medal as found in 2005
Nickel medal
Reverse: pitted texture, 2 screws and hexagon nuts holding the ribbon
Clasp: pin back |
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The specification and design of the award, as publiced by
Zechovoy company,
Tel Aviv.
The design of the clasp and ribbon are identical for the
Medal of Appreciation, awarded by a Major General and the medal of
appreciation awared by the
Chief of Staff |
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Version of medal as found in 2022
Nickel medal
Reverse: surface smooth, 1 screw and round nut
holding the ribbon.
Clasp: clutch back |
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Version of medal as found in 2022
Nickel medal
Reverse: surface rough, 2 screws and round nuts
holding the ribbon.
Clasp: clutch back
Zechovoy company manufactured this medal in a small amount and
offered them to collectors.
This version was not adopted by the
IDF.
Picture found at
Israel-insignia | eBay Stores with thanks for their picture. |
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Sample of medal awarded |
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The medal was awarded to Mr. Shahar Keshet, who assisted
at October 27, 2002, in neutralizing a suicide bomber at the gas
station in the Ariel settlement.
At noon on Sunday, October
27, 2002, a suicide bomber exploded in the Ariel settlement, the
explosion killed three soldiers and injured 19 soldiers and
civilians. The attack took place at the gas station where soldiers
returned from Shabbat leave to their units. Mr. Shahar Keshet
rushed to the scene to assist in neutralizing the terrorist from
the explosive belt while risking his life.
This token of
appreciation is awarded to Mr. Shahar Keshet, for his vigilance,
concern, and pursuit of contact in the face of tangible danger, in
this operation Shahar Keshet prevented an attack with many
casualties of civilians and soldiers in the settlement of Ariel.
Yair Neve, Commander of the Central Command 8th in Tashri 2005
October 11, 2005
Source:
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