Medal of Valor (Israel)

The Medal of Valor (Hebrew: עיטור הגבורה,Hebrew pronunciation: [(ʔ)iˈtuʁ (h)agvuˈʁa] Itur HaGvura) is the highest Israeli military decoration.

Recipients of the medal receive several privileges such as a tax reduction and invitations to official state ceremonies.

The medal was designed by Dan Reisinger in the shape of a Star of David.

A sword and olive branch decorate the left side, while the reverse is plain.

Two time recipients of the medal attach a small medal-shaped clasp to the ribbon.