The Six Day War signal 1967

The Six Day War signal 1967

The Six Day War signal is an Israeli signal given by the IDF or the Ministry of Defense to the participants in the Six-Day War , by virtue of the decisions of the Ministerial Committee on Symbols and Ceremonies .

The following people received the signal:

Soldiers who served in the IDF during regular military service or reserve duty for at least 24 hours during the war, from June 5, 1967 to June 11, 1967. Due to the short duration of the war, even a 24-hour service provided eligibility for a signal compared with the War of Independence, For four months he was entitled to a badge.

Soldiers killed or injured during the war, and soldiers who fell during the waiting period between 18 May 1967 and 5 June 1967.

Civilians employed by the IDF (excluding working youth) who served from 1 April 1967 to 11 June 1967.

Citizens who volunteered to serve as drivers of a civilian vehicle are recruited.

Civilians exempt from reserve duty who volunteered for active duty.

Citizens of the defense establishment and essential services who worked continuously from 15 May 1967 to 12 June 1967.

Family members of eligible persons who died could apply and receive the decoration on their behalf.

In the center of the signal, stripes are blue and white as the colors of the state flag , on the sides are wide stripes of blue and red - the colors of victory and heroism.

Like all the signals in Israel , the signal is shaped like a 40 x 10 mm tape attached to a garment by a staple.

A soldier who received a medal during the war wears it on the signal.