Medals II

[H Tower]

Order of Victory


Highest Soviet military decoration. Established 8 November 1943. Awarded to members of the armed forces high command for successfully conducting combat operations involving one or more army groups, and resulting in a radical change of the situation in favor of the Soviet Armed Forces. The five-pointed ruby star of the Order of Victory, adorned with 110 diamonds, was given to eleven outstanding Soviet military leaders and other international leaders of the Anti-Hitler coalition.

Order of Lenin


Highest national decoration of the Soviet Union. Established 6 April 1930. Awarded to civilians for outstanding services rendered to the State, to members of the armed forces for exemplary service, and to recipients of the titles of Hero of the Soviet Union and Hero of Socialist Labor. Also awarded to factories, cities, regions, and republics.

Hero of the Soviet Union


Honorary title established 16 April 1934 with the Gold Star medal instituted 1 August 1939, by Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet. Awarded to both military and civilian personnel for personal or collective deeds of heroism rendered to the USSR or socialist society.

Hero of Socialist Labour


The Gold Star medal "Sickle and Hammer" was instituted by a Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet, 22 May 1940. It was instituted to distinguish citizens who were honored with the title of "Hero of Socialist Labor" which had been officially awarded since 1938. The title of "Hero of Socialist Labor" was given for heroic achievements in labor such as significantly increasing production efficiency, and for successful implementation of methods and techniques which furthered the development of the State economy, science and culture.

Order of the Red Star


Established 6 April 1930. Awarded to ground forces or naval personnel of all ranks and collectively to units for outstanding service in defense of the Soviet Union in both peace and war.

Order of the Red Banner


Established 1 August 1924.This was the first Soviet order. Awarded to military personnel of the Soviet Army and Navy who display exceptional courage, self-denial, and valor during combat.

Order of Glory



Established 8 November 1943. Awarded to noncommissioned officers of the ground forces and to air force personnel up to and including the rank of junior lieutenant for "glorious deeds" while on active service

Order of Alexander Nevsky



Established 29 July 1942. Awarded to division, brigade, regiment, battalion, company, and platoon commanders for personal and skillful command of their units in action.

Valiant Labour Medal


Established 27 December 1938. Also known as the "Medal for Labor Heroism". Awarded to laborers who have heroically dedicated themselves towards the construction of a socialist society; demonstrated a complete understanding of equipment in order to provide a high level of efficiency; and for those who have made significant contributions in the areas of science, manufacturing, and culture.

Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic



Established 5 December 1944. Also known as the "Defense of the Soviet Transpolar Region" and "Defense of Polar Region" medal. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civilians who took part in the defense of the Soviet Arctic. Only awarded to Generals who have moved on or who have suffeciently secured the campaign area.

Medal for the Defense of Leningrad



Established 22 December 1942. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civil citizens who took part in the defense of Leningrad.The famous siege of Leningrad lasted for 900 days, beginning 8 September 1941 until 27 January 1944. Only awarded to Generals who have moved on or who have suffeciently secured the campaign area.

Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad



Established 22 December 1942. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civilians who took part in the defense of Stalingrad. Only awarded to Generals who have moved on or who have suffeciently secured the campaign area.

Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol



Established 22 December 1942. Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civil citizens who took part in the defense of Sevastopol. Only awarded to Generals who have moved on or who have suffeciently secured the campaign area.

Medal for Accomplishment in IRC Chat


Awarded in recognition of tirelessly working towards the greater good of the Motherland, sacraficing hours at a time to work closely with his other comrades in a fast paced group environment by means involving Apolyton's IRC channel. Awarded to all citizens of the Soviet Union who have been recognized as contributing significantly in #rfdg by those who have previously received the Medal for Accomplishment in IRC Chat. Winners are given the privledge of being Operators of the chat room.

[H Tower]

Commendations Awarded

Commendations Awarded with Citation

Winners of The Order of Lenin(1)
*For outstanding service rendered to the Rodina, and the capture of Berlin and the German Reichstag, comrade General Pavlov Zangalis is given the nation's highest decoration, the Order of Lenin. Awarded this 4th of August, 2003.


Winners of Hero of the Soviet Union (2)
*For his heroic Defense of the Belorussian Front Comrade Pavlov Zangalis is awarded the hero of the Soviet Union Award
*Title and the Medal for Hero of the Soviet Union to Comrade Marshall Oleg Sorokin for his tireless service to the Rodina as a fine stratebgist guiding the defense of the Rodina thru the STAVKA and also for his tremendous impact on the Party by initiating and guiding the development of the Politburo thereby giving all Soviet Citizens a chance to contribute to the war effort. Awarded June 10th, 2003.



Winners of Hero of Socialist Labour (1)
*For combining with the NKVD to work on the first ever efficiency report, for keeping us awash in more money than we know what to do with, and for expertly balancing demands upon the treasury immediately upon taking over the Economics Ministry at a time when the treasury was almost bare, comrade Alexi is awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labour on June 22nd, 2003.


Winners of the Order of the Red Star (3)
*For his heroic defense of the 1st Ukrainian Front, Shemir Naldayev is awarded the Order of the Red Star on May 11, 2003.
*For his heroic defense of the Baltic Front and for ensuring the safety of Leningrad, Comrade Henrikov is awarded the Order of the Red Star on May 11, 2003.
*For his exemplary service in defense of the Rodina as fill in Marshal and his continued service as Armaments Commisar, comrade Stefanovich Ivan Knapovich is awarded the Red Star. Comrade Knapovich is a model citizen and can be held up as an example of the Modern Soviet Man. Recorded this day of May 23, 2003.


Winners of the Order of the Red Banner (2)
*In a small ceremony on this 27th day of April in 2003, Marshal Oleg Sorokin was presented his first millitary medal by members of the stavka and others. He was given the Order of the red banner for his commencement of re-organising the soviet war effort. He is currently on study leave at Perm learning about modern war methods.
*For his heroic defense of the Murmansk Front and his unselfish assistance to the Baltic Front Comrade Yopov is awarded the Order of the Red Banner on May 11, 2003.


Winner of the Order of Glory (1)
*The order of Glory is awarded to Lt. Sergei Vladimir of the Red AirForcefor daring over the battle field near Zaporozhye in August 1942. Lt. Vladimir was the leading tank killer in his Shturmovik unit which destroyed 67 regiments of the German Army. comrade General Patiskov Figiskovsky is to accept the medal on his behalf. Awarded this day of June 16th, 2003.


Winners of the Order of Alexander Nevsky(1)
*For serving as the lead spearhead of the Belorussian Army group in the drive on Potsdam and the capture of Adolf Hitler, Lt V. Kotov of C Company, 3rd Battalion of the 259th Tank Regiment is awarded the order of Alexander Nevesky. Comrade General Pavlov Zangalis is authorized to wear the medal in Lt. Kotov's stead as the overall front Commander. Awarded this 4th of August, 2003.


Winners of the Valiant Labour Medal (3)
*On the 15th of March, 2003 General Henrikov has has hereby heroically dedicated himself towards the construction of a socialist society; demonstrated a complete understanding of photoshop equipment in order to provide a high level of efficiency; and has made a significant contribution in the area of culture.
*For his constant ability to finance the war effort from essentially nothing Comrade Greenyov is awarded the Valient Labor Medal on May 11, 2003.
*For his preperations of the cities of Rostov and Stalingrad for the coming attack of the German Armies now camped near Stalino, comrade Patiskov Figiskovsky has prepared a defense which is more than double the size of what it was 4 months previously. Comrade Patiskov Figiskovsky is awarded the Valiant Labour Medal on June 1st, 2003. Comrade Patiskov Figiskovsky is a model citizen of the Rodina and a hero to her people.


Winners of the Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic (2)
*For serving in the campaign against the Germans and Finns in the Far North, comrade Yopov is awarded the Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic on June 10, 2003.
*For serving in the campaign against the Germans and Finns in the Far North, comrade Six Thousand Year Old Man is awarded the Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic on June 10, 2003.


Winners of the Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol (1)
*For serving as commander of the 2nd Ukranian Front until the month of January 1942, and preparing the defenses of Perekop and Sevestapol, comrade Paul Hanson is awarded the Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol on June 10, 2003.


Winners of the Medal for Accomplishment in IRC Chat (5)
*For his heroic dedication to the chatroom, comrade Xenozodskyovitchkov is given the Accomplishment in IRC Chat medal. Comrade Xenozodskyovitchkov has sacraficed himself by participating in two all night meetings and richly deserves this award. Awarded this June 17th, 2003.
*For his heroic dedication to the chatroom, comrade Patiskov Figiskovsky is awarded the Accomplishment in IRC Chat medal. Comrade Patiskov devotes half of his day to help guiding the conversations in the room. Awarded this June 17th, 2003.
*For long hours devoted to talking strategy, politics and his steadfastness, comrade Alexi is given the Medal for Accomplishment in IRC Chat. Comrade Alexi also has participated in two sessions that stretched well into the night and beyond. Awarded this June 17th, 2003.
*For his continual visits to and contribution to the chatroom, comrade Pinkygenovitch is awarded the Medal of Accomplishment in IRC Chat. Awarded this day of June 17th, 2003.
*For his vision in creating the chat, and participating in both all nighters so far and continuing the second all nighter into a contest of who falls asleep first, comrade Oleg Sorokin is given the Medal for Accomplishment in IRC Chat. Awarded June 17th, 2003.




Order of Lenin: Pavlov Zangalis(Colwyn)
Hero of the Soviet Union: Pavlov Zangalis(Colwyn), Oleg Sorokin(H Tower)
Order of the Red Star : Shemir Naldayev(Shaka Naldur), Henrikov(Henrik), Stefanovich Ivan Knapovich(conmcb25)
Order of the Red Banner: Oleg Sorokin(H Tower), Yopov(Yop73)
Order of Glory: Patiskov Figiskovsky(FiGu)
Order of Alexander Nevsky: Pavlov Zangalis(Colwyn)
Valiant Labour Medal: Henrikov(Henrik), Greenyov(Greeny), Patiskov Figiskovsky(FiGu)
Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic: Yopov(Yop73), Six Thousand Year Old Man
Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol: Paul Hanson
Medal for Accomplishment in IRC Chat: Xenozodskyovitchkov(Xenozod), Patiskov Figiskovsky(FiGu), Alexi(EZrhino), Pinkygenovitch(PinkyGen), Oleg Sorokin(H Tower)

[H Tower]

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[H Tower]

Award of the Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol

For serving as commander of the 2nd Ukranian Front until the month of January 1942, and preparing the defenses of Perekop and Sevestapol, comrade Paul Hanson is awarded the Medal for the Defense of Sevastopol.

[H Tower]

Award of the Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic

For serving in the campaign against the Germans and Finns in the Far North, comrade Yopov is awarded the Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic.

[H Tower]

Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic received

For serving in the campaign against the Germans and Finns in the Far North, comrade Six Thousand Year Old Man is awarded the Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic.

[yop73]

Thanks H-Tower. It is a pleasure to serve under your command.

[conmcb25]

Iam hereby awarding the Title and the Medal for Hero of the Soviet Union to Comrade Marshall Sorokin for his tireless service to the Rodina as a fine stratebgist guiding the defense of the Rodina thru the STAVKA and also for his tremendous impact on the Party by initiating and guiding the development of the Politburo thereby giving all Soviet Citizens a chance to contribute to the war effort.

Congratulations Comrade Sorokin.

(Now I want to see if you can get TWO medals into your avatar!

Dam I cant get the image to attach at this computer, Ill update this post with proper images this evening!

Congrats again H!

[Six Thousand Year Old Man]

Re: Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic received

Originally posted by H Tower
For serving in the campaign against the Germans and Finns in the Far North, comrade Six Thousand Year Old Man is awarded the Medal for the Defense of the Soviet Arctic.

I am honoured, comrade.

Going forwards, I hope to be of greater service to the Motherland fighting waste in our cities, the engine which drives our war machine

[conmcb25]

Here is your Medal Comrade Sorokin!

Again congratulations!

[H Tower]

Order of Glory awarded

The order of Glory is awarded to Lt. Sergei Vladimir of the Red AirForcefor daring over the battle field near Zaporozhye in August 1942. Lt. Vladimir was the leading tank killer in his Shturmovik unit which destroyed 67 regiments of the German Army. comrade General Patiskov Figiskovsky is to accept the medal on his behalf. Awarded this day of June 16th, 2003.

[FiGu]

I accept the Award of the heroic Lt. Vladimir.

[Xenozod]

I nominate EZRhino for Hero of Socialist Labor. See chat room for details.

[H Tower]

Originally posted by Xenozod
See chat room for details.

[H Tower]

Pavlov Zangalis gets his second medal

For his leadership in the drive into Poland, comrade General Pavlov Zangalis is awarded the Red Star This day of June 17th, 2003.