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Message:: [QUOTE="Pinchas BZ, post: 1578587, member: 41783"]The "Adopt a Combat Soldier" (Ametz Lochem) fund, established by the Soldiers Welfare Association, strives to allocate stipends to conscript soldiers after their discharge from active duty, enabling them to attend university or other institutes of further learning, thus making them better prepared for entry into civilian life. The fund relies on donations and sponsorships from individuals and institutions. This medal was sold to the public by the IGCMC and through large consumer outlets such as supermarket chains and chain stores. The text on the medal's obverse reads: " I adopted a combat soldier" and on the top rim "Independence day 5761" (2001). The Hebrew letter Tzadi (tz) in the center text resembles the same letter prominently appearing on envelopes containing calls for active duty sent to reservists. That letter Tzadi is the first letter of the word "Tzav" (call-up). The two olive branches below are part of the IDF coat of arms.The reverse shows a combat soldier in battle and camouflage fatigue, the two olive branches below being part of the camouflage. The text above reads, freely translated: "Courage deserves wholeheartedness".[/QUOTE]