History

This medal was conferred upon those who defended Moscow during the Great Patriotic War, wartime workers in Moscow, those who were previously awarded the Soviet "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow Medal", and those who have significantly advanced the culture, industry, and other areas of Moscow. It was discontinued on September 7, 2010.

The obverse Russian inscription translates to: "Moscow 850". The reverse is dated "1147".