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The Volunteers Ribbon is an Israeli decoration that is awarded to World War I and World War II veterans.

The Volunteer Ribbon
The Volunteer Ribbon
TypeAward for military service towards the establishment of the State of Israel
Country Israel
Campaign(s)First World War Second World War
Established1961
Order of wear
Next (higher)Nili Ribbon
Next (lower)Ribbon of The Haganah

Award criteria

The ribbon is awarded to:

  • An Israeli citizen or a permanent resident of Israel who, or those who during permanent residency in Palestine volunteered during the World War I, to serve in the Turkish army according to the needs of the Yishuv's (the national Jewish institutions).
  • Israeli citizens or permanent residents of Israel who volunteered for the British army during the World War II before 8/11/1944. If they volunteered in 8/11/1944 or later, the condition is that they served for six consecutive months or more.
1st Battalion of the Jewish Brigade on parade

If the person eligible for this award has passed away, a family member (a spouse, a son, a daughter, a father, a mother, a brother, a sister, a grandson, a granddaughter) is entitled to submit an application requesting the ribbon, or an equivalent to the ribbon in event of loss or wear and tear.[1]

Design

Ribbon

The ribbon's central stripe shows the flag of Israel with red, orange and green stripes on either side.

See also

References

  1. ^ "http://www.mod.gov.il/English/Campaign%20Ribbons/Pages/-Awards-for-military-.aspx". www.mod.gov.il. Retrieved 2018-10-27. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)