Badge And Ribbon Name (English/Russian/Translit) Creation Date Description Number Awarded Medal Maternity first class Медаль Материнства I степени Medal Materinstva I stepeni 8 July 1944 This decoration was awarded to all mothers bearing and raising 6 children. It was awarded upon the first birthday of the last child, provided that five other children (natural or adopted) remained alive. Children who had perished under heroic, military, or other respectful circumstances were also counted. c.