Medal of Distinguished Service

Medal of Distinguished Service
עיטור המופת
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forDistinguished Service to Israel
Presented byIsrael Defense Forces
EligibilitySoldiers of the Israel Defense Forces
StatusCurrently awarded
Established1970; 54 years ago (1970)
Ribbon bar of the medal
Precedence
Next (higher)Medal of Courage
Next (lower)President's Award for Excellence decoration

The Medal of Distinguished Service (Hebrew: עיטור המופת) is an Israeli military decoration. The Medal of Distinguished Service is the third most important medal given by the IDF Chief of General Staff following an act that is done with courage and worthy of exemplary service.