






“For Courage” Medal (“За отвагу”)
🔎 Description:
• Red inscription: “ЗА ОТВАГУ” (= “For Courage”)
• “СССР” inscription at the bottom
• Design:
- a tank
- airplanes above
• Ribbon: light gray with blue stripes on the sides
👉 This is one of the most famous Soviet medals.
📜 Historical Significance
• Established on October 17, 1938
• Awarded for acts of individual bravery in combat
• Widely used during World War II
👉 Unlike many other Soviet medals:
• It rewards a specific act of courage, not just participation
• It was highly respected by soldiers
Shipping costs are included in the price.
🔎 Description:
• Red inscription: “ЗА ОТВАГУ” (= “For Courage”)
• “СССР” inscription at the bottom
• Design:
- a tank
- airplanes above
• Ribbon: light gray with blue stripes on the sides
👉 This is one of the most famous Soviet medals.
📜 Historical Significance
• Established on October 17, 1938
• Awarded for acts of individual bravery in combat
• Widely used during World War II
👉 Unlike many other Soviet medals:
• It rewards a specific act of courage, not just participation
• It was highly respected by soldiers
Shipping costs are included in the price.