Every piece has a story
A look at the kinds of pieces members receive in this category, and the stories behind them.
Golani Brigade Beret Pin
Golani’s olive-tree emblem has been worn since the brigade was founded in 1948, and its soldiers have fought in nearly every one of Israel’s wars. The brown beret and this pin are earned only after months of training and a long beret march.
Golani Orev Unit Pin
Orev means “raven” in Hebrew, the name given to the anti-tank units of Israel’s infantry brigades. A pin like this was worn with quiet pride by the soldiers who guarded Israel’s northern borders.
Golani Combat Engineers Pin
Golani’s engineering company clears the path for the rest of the brigade: breaching obstacles, handling explosives and opening routes under fire. Its pin pairs the brigade’s olive tree with the engineers’ tools of the trade.
7th Armored Brigade Insignia
The 7th is one of the IDF’s oldest brigades. In 1973 its tank crews held the Golan Heights against overwhelming odds in the battle of the “Valley of Tears.” Its shoulder tag still tells that story.
Samal (Sergeant) Rank Badge
Three stripes mark a Samal, the IDF sergeant. Every rank badge stands for a promotion earned in service to the Jewish state.
IDF Campaign Ribbon Bar
Each colored ribbon stands for a war or campaign a soldier served in. Together they read like a timeline of Israel’s defense, worn on the chest of the men and women who lived it.
Six-Day War Ribbon
This ribbon was awarded to soldiers who served in June 1967, when Israel defended itself on three fronts in six days and Jerusalem was reunited. Few campaign ribbons carry more meaning.
Examples shown are for illustration. Actual pieces vary month to month.