History

This medal was conferred for the Defence of Moscow, with a consideration period of no less than one month, between the dates of October 19, 1941 to January 25, 1942. For Air defence personnel, the consideration period ranged from July 22, 1941 to January 25, 1942. It was awarded to all participants in the defense of Moscow. This medal was awarded more than 1,020,000 times.

The medal is made of brass and measures 32mm. The obverse shows a T-34 Tank facing the left with the statue behind the Cathedral of Vasily Blazheny in the Kremlin.

Variation I has a separately soldered ring at 12 o'clock.

Variation II medals has the ring made with the medal, they were also awarded at a later date.

The obverse Russian inscription translates to: "For the Defense of Moscow". The reverse Russian inscription translates to: "For Our Soviet Motherland".