Badge And Ribbon Name (English/Russian/Translit) Creation Date Description Number Awarded Medal "For Courage" Медаль «За отвагу» Medal «Za otvagu» 17 October 1938 The Medal for Courage was awarded for personal courage and valour displayed in defending the socialist motherland during the performance of military duties, for "acts of bravery during a battle, during the defence of the state borders or during military duties associated with risk to life".[23] 4,569,893 Medal "For Battle Merit" Медаль «За боевые заслуги» Medal «Za boevye zaslugi» 17 October 1938 This military medal awarded for "combat action resulting in a military success", "courageous defence of the state borders", or "successful military and political training and preparation". Also awarded for 10 years of service prior to the creation of the long service awards.[24] 5,210,078 Medal "Partisan of the Patriotic War" first class Медаль «Партизану Отечественной войны» I степени Medal «Partizanu Otechestvennoj vojny» I stepeni 2 February 1943 Awarded to partisans and partisan movement organisers for courage and valour against occupying troops during the Great Patriotic War.[25][26] 56,883 Medal "Partisan of the Patriotic War" 2nd class Медаль «Партизану Отечественной войны» II степени Medal «Partizanu Otechestvennoj vojny» II stepeni 2 February 1943 Awarded to partisans and partisan movement organisers for courage and valour against occupying troops during the Great Patriotic War.[25][26] 70,992 Ushakov Medal Медаль Ушакова Medal Ushakova 3 March 1944 This medal was awarded to fleet officers and soldiers, both during war and peacetime, for courage and bravery during military operations, state borders patrol, and military duties with life risk.