Please help identify my late Grandfather's medal

[shim]

Hello, 

I know the photo I've attached is really unclear but it's all I have. My Grandfather was a Czechoslovakian Jew that escaped a Nazi death camp and was captured by the Soviets. He became a Russian paratrooper and after a successful mission that involved the capture of a Nazi general he (reportedly) received this medal from Stalin. Anyway, I'd would immensely appreciate it if someone here could identify this medal for me.

Thanks so much,

S 

[slava1stclass]

shim,

  The suspension medal he is wearing is not Soviet - it is the Czech Bravery Medal.

Regards,

slava1stclass

[shim]

Hi slava1stclass,

 

Thank you so much! That is exactly the medal. I have confirmed this with my Aunt, who said that my grandmother had told her that he had received the Za Chrabrost medal. 

 

Thanks again!

[Paul R]

Awesome!  Was the story passed down by your Grandmother?  What did he do to be awarded this honor?