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This medal was awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, and Ministry of Internal Affairs who took part in the battle to take the fortress city of Koenigsberg. It was defended by 130,000 men. The battle began on January 23, 1945 and lasted until April 10, 1945. The victorious Red Army took 92,000 men prisoner after the city was taken.
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This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms).
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This medal was awarded to those servicemen who directly took part in the liberation of the city of Warsaw, as well as officers who oversaw these operations.
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This ribbon was awarded with the medal, and was worn when the full medal was not authorized (such as on off-duty uniforms).
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