Service Badges and Badges for Outstanding Soldiers

Service Badges
	Operational Service Badge awarded to: a) those who served in a combat unit for a period of at least 18 months. b) those who served at least 4 consecutive months in combat. Officially worn on the right uniform chest pocket, but often seen on the left side, below the ribbons. The badge is made of nickel, height 22 mm, width about 15 mm. The badge was first distributed during the War of Attrition (1968–1970). Policemen are permitted to wear this badge on their uniform, in case they earned it during military service. Look here for versions of this badge and pictures of soldiers wearing the badge.
	Front Combat Soldiers Badge The Front Combat Soldiers Badge is awarded to those who have served more than 12 months as a combat soldier. The rectangular badge is decorated with the traditional sword and olive leaf that characterize the IDF emblems. The badge is worn over the right pocket, in contrast to the ribbons of decorations and campaigns. Front Combat Soldier: A soldier who is trained to operate in the contact operational space to strike the enemy in maneuvering formations while risking his life. The title "Front Combat Soldier" grants additional unique and exclusive benefits to those who bear it.
	Decoration of State Warriors (clasp mounted on War of Independence Ribbon)
	A small nickel clasp, in the form of a biblical candle, is mounted on the War of Independence Ribbon. For details and award criteria, see this decoration for civilian wear. The size of the clasp: height 10 mm, width about 12 mm. This is one of the clasps that was fixed on the War of Independence Ribbon. More on these clasps.
Outstanding Soldier Badges
	President's Award for Outstanding Soldiers The President's Award for Outstanding Soldiers is a badge of distinction for IDF soldiers, privates, and officers, awarded by the President of Israel in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Staff, IDF major generals, and other dignitaries at the President's residence. The badge is worn over the right pocket. Read more about this badge
	Outstanding Soldiers Badge, awarded by the Chief Of Staff
	Outstanding Soldiers Badge, awarded by a Major General Instituted in 2025 The badge is worn over the right pocket. Read about this new badge, PDF in Hebrew