עיטור העוז | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | "Performing a valorous and life-risking deed while executing a combat role" |
Presented by | Israel Defense Forces |
Eligibility | Soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 1970 |
First awarded | 1973 |
Total | 220 |
Total recipients | 218 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal of Valor |
Next (lower) | Medal of Distinguished Service |
The Medal of Courage (Hebrew: עיטור העוז, Itur HaOz) is an Israeli military decoration. The medal is awarded for carrying out acts of gallantry at the risk of life, during combat duty. The medal was established in 1970 (though it has been given retroactively) by act of law in the Knesset.