Established 3 March 1944. Awarded to marines, soldiers, sergeants, petty officers and warrant officers of the Soviet Navy and marine divisions of Frontier troops. The Medal of Ushakov was awarded for personal valor and courage shown in sea warfare theatres, defense of USSR land and water borders and for execution of military missions involving warships. The medal was named in honor of the famous Russian Naval commander, Admiral F. F. Ushakov. This medal could be received more than once. Approximately 16,000 were issued. |