Established June 9, 1945. These medals were awarded to all servicemen who were directly involved in the liberation of the following cities as well as for the officers who led the operations. Over 1,155,000 liberation medals were awarded. The medals are made of brass and are shown in the order listed.
Established June 9, 1945. These medals were awarded to all servicemen who were directly involved in the capture of the following cities as well as for the officers who led the operations. Over 2,480,000 capture medals were awarded. The medals are made of brass and are shown in the order listed.
These medals were awarded to all servicemen who were directly involved in the defence of the following cities as well as for the officers who led the operations. Over 5,490,000 defence medals were awarded. The medals are made of brass and are shown in the order listed.