1,697,223 Order of Maternal Glory 3rd class Орден «Материнская слава» III степени Orden «Materinskaja slava» III stepeni 8 July 1944 This decoration was awarded to all mothers bearing and raising 7 children. It was awarded upon the first birthday of the last child, provided that six other children (natural or adopted) remained alive. Children who had perished under heroic, military or other respectful circumstances were also counted.