| Medal of Appreciation of the Chief of Staff | |
| Presenter: | Israeli Defense Force |
| Type: | Order of Honour |
| Eligibility: | Members of the Israeli Armed Forces and foreign military members |
| Awarded For: | exceptionally distinguished service or merit in senior command or staff positions |
| Status: | Currently issued |
| Total Awarded Posthumously: | 4 |
| Higher: | Chief of Staff Citation |
| Lower: | Medal of Appreciation of Officer Commanding Territorial Command (Major General) |
| Related: | Medal for Service in Israel |
The Chief Of Staff Medal of Appreciation (he|אות הערכה מטעם הרמטכ"ל) is an Israeli military decoration.[1]
The medal was instituted in 1981. It is awarded to both civilians and military personnel who contribute to the strengthening of the IDF or the security of Israel; the medal could also be awarded to foreign civilians.
The medal's most well-known recipient is the Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, who was awarded the medal after his death during a mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
It has since been given 10 times; 4 posthumously, 2 group awards (Iron Dome and Patriot missile defense soldiers), and the rest to individuals (most of them American).
The medal is round; on the front there is a Star of David with an olive branch and a sword rest on its left; the reverse is plain.
The medal is attached to a white ribbon with two blue strips on the edges, similar to those on the Israeli flag.
Notable recipients include: