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# Sash – Military Use (Israel)

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Last modified: 2026-04-18 by martin karner
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It seems that it is tradition in the IDF to wear a sash featuring the colors of the National Flag during ceremonies as follows:

image located by Esteban Rivera
(source)

Caption (translated from Hebrew): "Col. Shlomi Ben Yair assumed the position of commander of the Rescue and Training Brigade, replacing Col. Elad Edri, who served in the position for the past two years and will soon leave for studies. The exchange ceremony was held at Camp 'Rehoboam', headed by the commander of the Home Front Command, Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, and attended by commanders, soldiers, families and other invited guests."
(Picture dated August, 2024. Source: IDF Spokeperson Unit)

image located by Esteban Rivera
(source)

Caption (translated from Hebrew): "Appointment ceremony of Col. Liron Donnell as commander of the Dan District, becoming the first woman to serve in this position in the IDF. As part of the handover ceremony, which was held at the district headquarters in the city of Yehud in the presence of the commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Tamir Yadai, Col. Donnell replaced Col. Amir Olu, who had served in this position for the past three years."
(Picture dated August 17, 2018. Source: IDF Spokesperson Unit)

Esteban Rivera, 13 March 2026