Russia - Service medallion

The "For the Victory over Japan" medal is a state decoration of the USSR. It was established by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated September 30, 1945, titled "On the Establishment of the 'For the Victory over Japan' Medal." The design was created by the artist M. L. Lukina.

The award was established to commemorate the USSR's victory in the war against Japan during the final stage of the Second World War. According to the regulations governing the medal, it was awarded both to those who directly participated in combat operations and to individuals who contributed to the support of these operations. More than 1,800,000 people received the medal.2.The Medal "For the Capture of Berlin" is a state decoration of the USSR. It was established by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on June 9, 1945, titled "On the Establishment of the Medals 'For the Capture of Budapest,' 'For the Capture of Königsberg,' 'For the Capture of Vienna,' and 'For the Capture of Berlin.'" The design for the medal was created by the artist A. I. Kuznetsov.

The award was established to commemorate the capture of the capital of Nazi Germany, which took place during the final stage of the Great Patriotic War. According to the regulations governing the medal, it was awarded to Soviet military personnel who took part directly in the assault on Berlin, as well as to those who organized and led the combat operations during the city's capture. According to various sources, approximately 1,100,000 people were awarded the Medal "For the Capture of Berlin."