Established 22 December 1942.Awarded to all servicemen of the Soviet Army, Navy, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and civil citizens who took part in the defense of Odessa.

• 1942年12月22日确立了这种奖章.；颁发给在防御敖德萨战役中英勇的陆军士兵、海军士兵、政府部门人员和市民。