New Zealand Gallantry Medal
New Zealand Gallantry Medal | |
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![]() Obverse and reverse of the medal. | |
Type | Military decoration. |
Awarded for | "acts of gallantry" while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping). |
Description | Bronze disk, 38mm diameter. |
Presented by | New Zealand |
Eligibility | New Zealand and allied forces. |
Status | Currently awarded. |
Established | 20 September 1999 |
First awarded | 2005 New Year Honours |
Last awarded | 3 December 2015 |
Founder | Elizabeth II |
Total | 12 |
![]() Ribbon: 32mm, crimson with two central purple stripes and two outer white stripes | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Saint John[1] |
Next (lower) | New Zealand Bravery Medal[1] |
The New Zealand Gallantry Medal (NZGM) is the fourth level military decoration of the New Zealand armed forces.
It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999[2] as part of the new indigenous New Zealand Gallantry system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of 'acts of gallantry' while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).
Bars are awarded to the NZGM in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters "N.Z.G.M.".[3]
This medal replaced the award of the Mention in Despatches, the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct, and Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.
Recipients
See also
- Orders, decorations, and medals of New Zealand
- New Zealand gallantry awards
- New Zealand bravery awards
- New Zealand campaign medals
Notes
- ^ a b "Order of Wear: Orders, Decorations and Medals in New Zealand". www.honours.govt.nz/honours. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "DPMC - New Zealand Honours: Gallantry Awards". Archived from the original on 7 December 2006. Retrieved 30 January 2007. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Honours Secretariat information page
- ^ "NZDF Medals - The New Zealand Gallantry Medal (NZGM)". medals.nzdf.mil.nz. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
References
- Mackay, J and Mussel, J (eds) - Medals Yearbook - 2005, (2004), Token Publishing.
External links
- New Zealand Defence Force - Medal information page
- New Zealand Defence Force - Text of the Royal warrant for the New Zealand Gallantry awards system
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New Zealand Gallantry Star
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