By government decision of 12.01.2007 a new medal, "The Medal for Service in Israel" was
instituted to be awarded to foreign military attachés, on ending their mission in Israel, as a token of gratitude for their service in Israel.
The decoration consists of a medal to be worn on ceremonial occasions and a ribbon for wear on daily work uniform. The decoration will be accompanied by a document written
in one of the following languages: English, French, Spanish or Russian.
Entitled to the decoration will be foreign military attachés or their next of kin, serving presently in Israel, on leaving their post in Israel,
after serving for a period of at least 2 years.
Military attachés up to the rank of colonel will receive the decoration from the Head of Strategic Planning and International Military Cooperation in the IDF Planning Division. Attachés with higher rank will receive the decoration from the head of the IDF Planning Division.
The decoration may be withheld in the case where the head of the IDF Planning Division, in agreement with the IDF Chief
of Staff, is convinced that the military attaché damaged the security of Israel or her laws, or insulted the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
Source:
http://www.pmo.gov.il of 2007
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The ribbon of the medal shows the symbol of IDF, a rare design |
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Back of clasp and pin painted black Clasp pin type Medal: reverse smooth Ribbon: plastic |
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Back of clasp and pin not painted Clasp: pin type Medal: reverse smooth Source:http://stores.ebay.com/AR-COLLECTIBLES |
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Clasp: clutch back Medal: reverse pitted texture, not smooth |
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Here a picture of a design for this medal that was produced in a very small number by the Zechovoy company.
The design was rejected in favor of the above medal. Source: eBay seller Israel Insignia |