List of military awards and decorations of World War II

This list of military awards and decorations of World War II is an index to articles on notable military awards presented by the combatants during World War II.

In the Soviet Union orders and medals were also awarded to cities, factories, ships and military units.

The Arctic Star medal recognises service between 1941 and 1945 delivering vital aid to the Soviet Union, running the gauntlet of enemy submarine, air and surface ship attacks.