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IDF & Military History

Israel's military history is carried in its insignia. Every beret pin, rank badge, and commemorative medal is a piece of national story — from the olive tree of Golani to the wings of the Paratroopers to the anchor of the Navy.

1948
IDF established
30+
Corps & brigades
15+
Beret colors
17
Rank grades
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Combat Brigade Insignia

Golani Brigade Beret Pin

Brown beret, square shoulder tag. Golani has fought in every major Israeli campaign since 1948, from the Jordan Valley to the Golan Heights to Lebanon.

Brown Beret Infantry 1948–present

Paratroopers Brigade Pin & Wings

The Paratrooper wings are among the most recognizable Israeli military insignia in the world — silver for soldiers, gold for officers. The 35th Brigade's beret pin and shoulder tag are sold commercially across Israel. Red beret, red boots — the brigade that first reached the Western Wall on June 7, 1967.

Red Beret Wings 1948–present

Givati Brigade Beret Pin

The purple beret and fox insignia of Givati — one of Israel's four active infantry brigades. Purple is one of the most distinctive beret colors in the IDF.

Purple Beret Infantry Fox Insignia

Nahal Brigade Beret Pin

The sword-and-sickle badge of Nahal — the brigade that combined military service with agricultural settlement. Green beret. Nahal soldiers established many of Israel's border kibbutzim while serving.

Green Beret Sword & Sickle Agricultural Settlement

Kfir Brigade Beret Pin

The lion badge of Kfir ('lion cub' in Hebrew) — the brigade established in 2005 for counter-terrorism operations in Judea and Samaria. Green beret.

Green Beret Lion Counter-Terrorism 2005–present

Armored Corps Beret Pin

The tank-and-olive-branch badge of the IDF Armored Corps — black beret, one of the most prestigious corps in the IDF. The Armored Corps has been the decisive force in every major Israeli tank engagement since 1948.

Black Beret Armor Tank Olive Branch
Source: IDF Official Website
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Corps & Branch Pins

Air Force Beret Pin — Sword, Wings & Star of David

The Israel Air Force beret pin features a sword, olive branch, Star of David, and eagle wings drawn from the ancient Bet-Shean mosaic. Blue-gray beret.

Air Force Blue-Gray Beret Eagle Wings

Artillery Corps Beret Pin — Cannon

A cannon on the Artillery Corps pin — black beret. The Artillery Corps has provided fire support in every major Israeli war.

Artillery Black Beret Cannon

Combat Engineering Corps Pin — Castle & Sword

A sword and castle surrounded by a blast halo — the Combat Engineering Corps pin, gray beret. Combat engineers clear paths, build bridges, and neutralize obstacles under fire.

Engineering Gray Beret Castle

Military Police Pin — Shield & Flame

The shield and flame of the Military Police Corps — white beret and white belt, the most visually distinct uniform in the IDF.

Military Police White Beret Shield

Navy Beret Pin — Anchor, Sword & Seaweed

The Israeli Navy pin features a sword wrapped by an olive branch, an anchor, and seaweed — navy blue beret. The Israeli Navy operates in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

Navy Blue Beret Anchor

Intelligence Corps Pin — Fleur-de-lis

The Directorate of Military Intelligence pin features a fleur-de-lis with half a Star of David — blue beret. One of the most distinctive and sought-after corps pins in the IDF.

Intelligence Blue Beret Fleur-de-lis
Source: Wikipedia — IDF Insignia
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Rank Insignia Badges

IDF rank badges are worn on the shoulder epaulettes — awarded to each soldier upon promotion. Every rank tells the story of a life of service to the Jewish state.

Enlisted Rank Set — Army (Turai to Rav Samal)

A set of the seven enlisted and NCO ranks of the IDF Army — from Turai (Private) through Rav Samal Mitkadem (Sergeant Major). Metal shoulder badges worn on the epaulettes.

Enlisted NCO Army Set

Officer Rank Set — Army (Segen Mishne to Seren)

The three junior officer ranks: Second Lieutenant (one bar), First Lieutenant (two bars), and Captain (three bars). The most commonly displayed IDF rank badges — the rank every combat officer wears during their service years.

Officer Army Junior Officers Three Ranks

Senior Officer Rank Set — Leaves (Rav Seren to Aluf Mishne)

The senior field-grade officer ranks using the distinctive black metal leaf design: Major (one leaf), Lieutenant Colonel (two leaves), and Colonel (three leaves). These rank badges are among the most recognizable in Israeli military culture.

Senior Officer Leaves Field Grade Black Metal

General Officer Rank — Brigadier General (Tat Aluf)

The Brigadier General rank badge — a sword and olive branch on a distinctive base.

General Officer Brigadier General Tat Aluf $15

Air Force Officer Rank Set

Air Force officer ranks in the distinctive blue-on-blue design — Second Lieutenant through Captain. Air Force ranks use a different color scheme from the Army.

Air Force Officer Ranks Blue Design

Navy Officer Rank Set

Israeli Navy officer ranks featuring gold stripe designs on navy epaulettes — from Second Lieutenant (one thin stripe) through Captain (three stripes). The Navy's rank insignia follow a maritime tradition distinct from the Army.

Navy Officer Ranks Gold Stripes
Source: israeli-forces.com — Ranks
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Commemorative Medals & Campaign Ribbons

Six-Day War Commemorative Medal

June 1967: Israel defeated Egypt, Jordan, and Syria simultaneously in six days and reunified Jerusalem.

1967 Six-Day War Commemorative

Yom Kippur War Commemorative Medal

Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Yom Kippur; Israel turned near-defeat into strategic victory in 19 days.

1973 Yom Kippur War Commemorative

IDF 75th Anniversary Medal (2023)

2023 75th Anniversary Contemporary

War of Independence Medal

Not original 1948 issue medals (those are museum items), but official state commemorative editions produced for collectors.

1948 War of Independence Commemorative Edition

Campaign Ribbon — Full Israel Service Set

The official campaign ribbon bar covering Israel's major conflicts — War of Independence, Sinai Campaign, Six-Day War, Yom Kippur War, Lebanon, and later operations.

Campaign Ribbons Full Set All Wars

Jerusalem Liberation Commemorative Pin

Commemorative pins marking June 7, 1967 — the day IDF Paratroopers reached the Western Wall — are produced in multiple runs by Israeli medal and pin manufacturers.

Jerusalem 1967 Liberation Enamel Pin

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