Israel Defense Forces Emblem

The Israel Defense Forces Emblem is the primary symbol representing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Israel Defense Forces Emblem

The center of the emblem contains a sword wrapped in an olive branch inside a Star of David, with a banner containing the words Israel Defense Forces underneath. The olive branch wrapped sword was the symbol of the Haganah, the prestatal paramilitary force which was the IDF's primary predecessor organization.

The sword in the emblem symbolizes combat, while the olive branch symbolizes the yearning for peace. The Star of David is an important symbol of the Jewish tradition, which represents the Jewish people and their history.[1]

See also

References
  1. IDF Symbols at the IDF Personnel Directorate website. www.aka.idf.il.

Bibliology
  • Furlan, M. (1986). Israel Defense Forces Insignia. Canada: Militaria House. p. 68. ISBN 978-0929757124.
  • Katz, Sam; Ronald Volstad (1988). Israeli Army since 1948. United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing. p. 64. ISBN 978-0-85045-837-4.
  • Katz, Sam; Ronald Volstad (1986). Israeli Elite Units since 1973. United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing. p. 64. ISBN 978-0-85045-687-5.
  • Fridman, A. (2010). Jewish Cap Badges: British/Palestine and Israel Defense Forces. Israel. p. 60.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • Lubman, Roman; Shapiro Guy (2011). Israeli Defense Forces and Law Enforcement Hat Badges Catalog. Israel, Jerusalem. p. 92.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)


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