Israeli Army Symbols Can Be Worn As Jewelry

The rank structure in the military of Israel isberets that are worn by recruits.
somewhat unique because it is a fully integratedEach of these beret pins have a decoration that
force and thus it is the same in all the branchescontains the name of the unit that the individual
of service. Including the Navy, Army, and the Airsoldier is in plus its sign. For example someone
Force. This is in contrast to many other country'swho is of the general staff will wear a pin that is
armed forces as they have a separate ranka sword wrapped in an olive branch. The military
system for each branch of service.advocate general will have scales and a sword.
Where the insignia is placed on the uniform differsThe Air Force will have as its sign a sword, the
between the different types of personnel. ForStar of David, and eagle's wings.
example the insignia for an enlisted person is wornMany of the symbols worn by the military of
on the on the sleeves. An officer's insignia on theIsrael have often been duplicated and worn as
other hand is worn on the shoulders.pendents on necklaces and other pieces of
Each corps of the defense force has as part ofjewelry. For instance there is a pendent that is
its uniform a beret of its own unique color. Manyshaped like a dog tag with the symbols of the
of them also have pins on the front of theirArmy of Israel and of Jerusalem in addition to the
berets which are the symbol that represents theirStar of David. Other items that are offered
corps. These pins are worn regardless of rankinclude beret pins, shoulder pins, and rank and
with the single exception of the general corpscorps insignia.