Great Patriotic War Medals Part 3

Red Army Medals of
The Great Patriotic War (Part 3)
(1941-1945)

New Orders	Older Orders
Order of Victory Order of Suvorov Order of Ushakov Order of Kutuzov Order of Nakhimov Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky Order of Alexander Nevsky Order of the Patriotic War (1st and 2nd Class) Order of Glory (3rd Class) Order of Mother-Heroine Order of Maternal Glory (2nd Class)	Order of Lenin (Regional) Order of the Red Banner (RSFSR) Order of the Red Banner Order of the Red Banner of Labor Order of the Red Star Order of the Badge of Honor
New Medals	Older Medals
Medal of Ushakov Medal of Nakhimov Partisan Medal (1st Class) Defense of Odessa Medal Defense of Sevastopol Medal Defense of the Polar Region Medal Defense of the Caucasus Medal Defense of Kiev Medal Defense of Leningrad Medal Defense of Moscow Medal Defense of Stalingrad Medal Capture of Vienna Medal Capture of Budapest Medal Capture of Koenigsberg Medal Capture of Berlin Medal Liberation of Belgrade Medal Liberation of Prague Medal Liberation of Warsaw Medal Victory over Germany Medal Victory over Japan Medal Valiant Labor Effort (41-45) Medal Motherhood Medal (1st Class) Medal Motherhood Medal (2nd Class) Medal	20 Years Anniversary of Red Army Medal for Combat Service Medal for Outstanding Achievements in Labor Labor Distinction Medal

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Medal for Victory over Japan

Established -	September 30, 1945
Composition -	Brass
Number Awarded -	1,818,000

This medal was given to all servicemen of the armed Army, Navy, and MVD who took part in action against the Imperial Japanese in 1945 while in the ranks of the 1st and 2nd Far East, the Transbaikal fronts, Pacific Ocean Navy, or Amur River Flotilla.

This medal was also awarded to officers and men of the Mongolian People's Army as well as Soviet soldiers.

Victory over Germany Ribbon

This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms).

Medal for Valiant Labor Effort
During the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945

Established -	June 6, 1945
Composition -	Brass
Number Awarded -	Over 16,000,000

The Medal for Valiant Labor Effort was awarded to civilians who devoted their efforts to the achievement of victory. This included workers in the factories who built the plains, tanks, and rifles, and the farmers who made sure there was enough food for the soldiers. Without their efforts victory could not have been achieved.

Valiant Labor Effort Ribbon and Award Booklet

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Partisan Medal (1st Class)

Established -	February 2, 1943
Composition -	Silver
Number Awarded -	57,000

The Partisan Medal 1st Class was awarded to partisan fighters, leaders of partisan detachments, and organizers of the partisan movement during the Great Patriotic war for courage in the struggle to liberate the Soviet Union from behind the lines of the German invaders.

Partisan Medal 1st Class
Award Booklet

The award book for the partisan medal is shown in the picture to the right. They were originally presented with a temporary certificate, but in 1948 this was changed to a regular award book. This medal was awarded to in 1965 for efforts during the war.

Motherhood Medal (1st Class)

Established -	July 8, 1944
Composition -	Silver, Bronze, and enamel
Number Awarded -	4,000,000

The First Class Motherhood Medal was awarded to those women who raised six or more children. Mothers who adopted children, or who had lost children who were fighting in the defense of the Soviet Union, or who had lost children who were saving lives (firemen, police, etc) could also be eligible for this award. No ribbon was ever issued with this award.

Motherhood Medal (2nd Class)

Established -	July 8, 1944
Composition -	Bronze and enamel
Number Awarded -	8,000,000

The Second Class Motherhood Medal was awarded to those women who raised five or more children. Mothers who adopted children, or who had lost children who were fighting in the defense of the Soviet Union, or who had lost children who were saving lives (firemen, police, etc) could also be eligible for this award. No ribbon was ever issued with this award.

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