Established 30 September 1945. Awarded to servicemen and employed civilians of the Soviet Army, Navy and Ministry of Internal Affairs troops (MVD) who participated in battles against Japanese forces during the period of 8-23 August 1945, while in the ranks of the 1st and 2nd Far East Transbaikal fronts, Pacific Ocean Navy, or Amur River Flotilla. After fascist Germany's defeat, its military ally Japan continued the war with Great Britain and the U.S. Large concentrations of Japanese forces threatened the Far East territories of the USSR. In accordance with the Yalta Agreement of 8 August 1945, the USSR entered into war with Japan. After 22 days of war, Japan surrendered. This signaled the end of WWII, on 2 September 1945. For outstanding heroism in battles against Japan, 87 servicemen received the Hero of the Soviet Union title, 6 receiving the Gold Star medal for the second time. It is made of Brass. Approximately 1,831,000 were issued. |