Russian_Medals_WWII.pdf

Russian Medals

For w argame Campaigns

Written by Ian Johnson.

The following medals were awarded to Russian soldiers during World War Two. Not every medal available

has been listed, due to the difficulty in finding information on Russian Medals.

The medals have been listed by order of importance, from the most important to the least important.

Following the listings is a system for awarding medals to soldiers in a wargame campaign.

Medals for Heroism

Gold Star Hero of the Soviet Union

Established on October 16, 1939. It is presented to an individual or a collective for actions in

service to the state that are considered to be heroic. It is always awarded with the Order of Lenin.

Order of Lenin

Established on April 6, 1930. The Order of Lenin is the highest award given by the USSR for

both military and civilian people and collectives. It is awarded for outstanding services to the

revolutionary movement, labour activity, defense of the Homeland, and strengthening peace

between peoples.

Order of the Red Star

Established April 6, 1930. It was awarded for achievements in the defense of the Homeland

in time of war and peace, the insurance of State security, the promotion of military science

and the development of military equipment, and for valour in battle.

Order of the Patriotic War 1st and 2nd Class

Established May 20, 1942. They were awarded to officers and men of the Soviet

army, navy, and to partisans for personal courage and bravery as well as to

those who contributed to the success of an operation. The 1st Class award is

identical to the 2nd Class award except that it is fully gilded.

Order of the Red Banner

Established August 1, 1924. The order was awarded for bravery and courage in defense of the

Homeland. If the award has been received more than once, the subsequent awards are designated

by the number of the award on a white enamelled background on the bottom of the medal.

Order of Glory 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class

Established November 8, 1943. The order was awarded to privates, sergeants, and

air force junior lieutenants for feats of valour and courage in the defense of the

Soviet Union. The 1st Class award also had the stipulation that the person be listed

for outstanding performance in specific combat exploits. The 2nd Class and 1st

Class awards are identical to the 3rd Class except that the center medallion is silver gilt on the 2nd Class

award and the 1st Class award is solid gold.

Order of Alexander Nevsky

Established July 29, 1942. This was awarded to military commanders for personal valour

and courage in the Great Patriotic War and insured the successful execution of missions

by the troops under their command.

Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class

The 1st and 2nd Class awards were established October 10, 1943 and the

3rd Class award was established January 14, 1944. It was awarded to

officers and men of the army, navy, and partisan leaders and fighters for

skill in combat operations and for courage and patriotism in liberating the

Homeland from the German invaders.

Medal for Combat Service

Established October 17, 1938. The medal was awarded for a person's contribution to the

success of a combat mission and for the enhancement of the combat readiness of the military

units.

Medal for Valour

Established October 17, 1938. The medal was awarded for personal courage and valour in the

defense of the Homeland and the execution of military duty involving a risk to life.

The Aw arding Procedure for W argames

In campaign games, just to add a bit of colour to the game and develop your soldiers further, medals can be

awarded to individual soldiers. This way you will start to get attached to the soldiers as they flesh out, and

maybe, you will think twice about having them make a frontal assault on a bunker system.

To win medals, a number of points have to be gained per battle - the more points the higher the medal that

can be won. Depending on the actions of a character as to how any points he will gain.

Once a battle is over and potential medals have been rolled for, all points gained in the mission are lost.

The following charts are a general guideline: if a character performs an action not listed here, match it up to a

similar action.

Points for Heroism Medals

Act Points

Character throws self on live grenade to save others 12

Character saves wounded comrade under fire. 10

Character destroys enemy armour or fortification alone. 8

Character rallies retreating comrades under fire. 6

Character engaged in hand to hand combat. 3

Character covers the withdrawal of soldiers / unit under fire. 3

Situation

Points

Character was wounded at the time

Character was seen performing act by an officer*

Character was seen performing the act by an NCO*

Character was killed while performing the act

Character was wounded due to action

+ wound level**

Was the action necessary for a positive outcome to the battle?

Was the soldier out numbered?

+ the ratio***

Did the action involve fire from enemy MGs?

Did the action involve an enemy heavy weapon?

Did open ground have to be crossed to perform the action whilst under fire?

Did obstacles have to be negotiated while under fire?

* Only one of these options can be used at any one time.

** Light wound is worth 1 point; serious wound is worth 3 points.

*** + 2:1 is worth 2 points; 3:1 is worth 3 points etc.

These points are totaled and compare with the value of the various medals. A Character is eligible for any

medal whose value is less than his point total.

Medal

Points Value

Gold Star Hero of the Soviet Union + Order of Lenin

Order of Lenin

Order of the Red Star

Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class

Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class

Order of the Red Banner

Order of Glory 1st Class + Medal for Combat Service

Order of Glory 2 nd Class

Order of Glory 3rd Class

Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 1stClass

Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 2ndClass

Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 3rd Class

Medal for Combat Service

Medal for Valour

To get a medal, the players totals a characters points, and rolls 2d6, adding 1 to the roll for each point the

character has above the required amount. The medal is awarded is the result is higher than the number

required to get the medal. If the character fails to get this medal, perform the procedure again for the next

lowest medal, until he gains a medal or there are no awards left for him to get.

Example: Comrade Boris has come back from a hard mission fighting the enemies of the state. During the

mission, he rescued a commissar while coming under enemy fire (10 points). Having rescued the

Commissar, Boris then ran forward and destroyed an enemy MG bunker with hand grenades (8 points).

When the order is given for withdrawal, Boris provides covering fire, so his boys can safely advance on the

enemy (3 points). All of this was seen by his platoon commander (4 points).

Totaling the points up we have 25 points - Jones could get the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class for his

actions. The Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class is worth 24 points - Boris has 1 point over this amount. It

is impossible for Boris to get anything above the Order of Glory 2 nd Class, so I make rolls to “win” that medal

for Boris. I roll 2d6 - if I get a 12, Boris will get his medal (dice roll + extra points: must be 11 or more). If I fail

to gain that medal, I continue the process with lower grades of medals until Boris either gets a medal or is

forces to go without.

Points for Leadership Medals

A medal for leadership can only be awarded for a battle that was successfully concluded. If you fail to win

the battle, then no medal can be awarded.

Action / Event

Points

Each Objective met

Each Enemy killed/Captured

+ as per enemy ratio *

Each Enemy AFV destroyed

Each Objective not met

-4

Each Soldier on own side killed/Captured

- as per friendly ratio **

Each AFV on own side destroyed

-2

* x the second number of the friendly to enemy ratio i.e. 1:4 would see +4 points per enemy kill

** x the first number of the friendly to enemy ratio i.e. 1:4 would see -1 point per friendly kill

Medal

Points Value

Order of Alexander Nevsky (Commanders only for leadership)

To get a medal, the players totals a characters points, and rolls 2d6, adding 1 to the roll for each point the

character has above the required amount. The medal is awarded is the result is higher than the number

required to get the medal. As there is only one Medal for leadership no second roll is made to gain a

leadership medal for the battle in which it would have been won.

I have tried to include all the medals available and to cover as many ways in which they can be won. If I have

made any mistakes or if you have any suggestions/questions, please send and email to me at:

ij_downunder@hotmail.com

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