Medal of Distinguished Service

Medal of Distinguished Service עיטור המופת
Medal of Distinguished Service
Awarded by Israel Defense Forces
Type	Military decoration
Eligibility	Soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces
Awarded for	Distinguished Service to Israel
Status	Currently awarded
Statistics
Established	1970
Precedence
Next (higher)	Medal of Courage
Ribbon bar of the medal

The Medal of Distinguished Service (Hebrew: :‎‎עיטור המופת) is an Israeli military decoration.

The medal was instituted in 1970 by act of law in the Knesset and could also be awarded also for actions performed before 1970.

The medal is awarded for an act of exemplary bravery in the line of duty.

To date, 601 medals have been awarded, the last in 2015. Five recipients have been awarded the medal twice. One unit, the reconnaissance battalion of the Givati Brigade was awarded the medal in 2005.

The medal was designed by Dan Reisinger; its shape is circular.

On the front of the medal is a sword with an olive branch, symbolizing controlled strength. The reverse is plain.

The medal is attached to a blue ribbon, with two-time recipients of the medal wearing a small clasp in the form of the medal on its ribbon.

The medal is minted by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation, it is made from 25 gram silver/935 and the clasp is chrome plated metal.