Decorations of the Israel Prison Service
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Decorations are granted in accordance with the Law of
Decorations of the Israel Police and Prison Service (1972). |
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Medal of Valor
Awarded for an act of supreme heroism in the line of duty, at the
risk of life.
Awarded by the Minister of Internal Security, upon recommendation by the
Prison Service Commissioner.
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Medal of Courage
Awarded by the Prison Service Commissioner, for an act of gallantry at the
risk of life and in the line of duty, revealing extraordinary
courage.
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Medal of Distinguished Service
Awarded by the Prison Service Commissioner, for an act of
exemplary bravery.
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Service Medal
Awarded by the Prison Service Commissioner, for outstanding
contribution to the achievement of the goals of the Prison Service
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Posthumous awards
Decorations can be awarded posthumously.
Rules for wearing
Besides the above ribbons, also the
IDF decorations and
campaign ribbons may be worn. Ribbons are worn above the left
chest pocket and are placed in chronological order of the campaigns. If
more than 2 or 3 ribbons are worn, the later ribbons are added above the
bottom row of ribbons. Decorations are placed in the upper row. |
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Prison
Service
Citations:
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Prison Service Commissioner's Citation
Bestowed for the first time
in 2025
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Sample pictures of Prison Service
personnel wearing campaign ribbons |
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Prison Service Commissioners Beni Kaniak and Yaacov
Ganot |
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