Decorations of the Israel Prison Service

Decorations are granted in accordance with the Law of Decorations of the Israel Police and Prison Service (1972).

	Medal of Valor Awarded for an act of supreme heroism in the line of duty, at the risk of life. Awarded by the Minister of Internal Security, upon recommendation by the Prison Service Commissioner. More on this medal
	Medal of Courage Awarded by the Prison Service Commissioner, for an act of gallantry at the risk of life and in the line of duty, revealing extraordinary courage. More on this medal
	Medal of Distinguished Service Awarded by the Prison Service Commissioner, for an act of exemplary bravery. More on this medal
	Service Medal Awarded by the Prison Service Commissioner, for outstanding contribution to the achievement of the goals of the Prison Service. More on this medal

Posthumous awards
Decorations can be awarded posthumously.

Rules for wearing
Besides the above ribbons, also the IDF decorations and campaign ribbons may be worn. Ribbons are worn above the left chest pocket and are placed in chronological order of the campaigns. If more than 2 or 3 ribbons are worn, the later ribbons are added above the bottom row of ribbons. Decorations are placed in the upper row.

Prison Service Citations:

Prison Service Commissioner's Citation Bestowed for the first time in 2025

Sample pictures of Prison Service personnel wearing campaign ribbons

Prison Service Commissioners Beni Kaniak and Yaacov

   

Deputy Commissioner Bitan

 

Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi