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Service Medal of the Israel Police

Hebrew name: Itur Hasherut

Awarded for service at the Israel Police, distinguished by an outstanding contribution to the achievement of the goals of the Police, through a single outstanding act, perseverance or exemplary dedication. This decoration is awarded by the Chief Commissioner of Police.

Design

The designer of the medal was Nathan Karp. On a cupro-nickel alloy disc, is a portion of the police emblem, on the right an olive branch. The ribbon is blue with a single white stripe. The medals were first minted in 1974 by Kretschmer of Jerusalem and issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation.

Awards to civilians
The medal is not awarded to civilians.

Medal versions found:

Service Medal of the Israel Police front  Service Medal of the Israel Police back  Early version - minted by Kretschmer

Medal: cupro-nickel alloy medal with serial number (here covered).
A screw and nut holding the ribbon that is folded over a bar.

Clasp: Pin back, dimensions 45.2 x14 mm. Probably nickel.

Ribbon width 40 mm.
 
Service Medal of the Israel Police 2009 front  Service Medal of the Israel Police 2009 back  Version 2 - pictures of 2009

Medal: nickel. A screw and nut holding the ribbon.

Clasp: Pin back, dimensions 41.5 x 15 mm, chrome covered metal

Ribbon width 40 mm.
 
Service Medal of the Israel Police 2022 front Service Medal of the Israel Police 2022 back front Version 2022 

Medal: nickel. The ribbon is connected to the medal with rivets.

Clasp: Clutch back

Samples of used ribbons:

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