New Zealand Gallantry Medal

The New Zealand Gallantry Medal (NZGM) is the fourth level military decoration of the New Zealand armed forces.

New Zealand Gallantry Medal

Obverse (top left) and reverse (top right) of the medal. Ribbon: 32mm, crimson with two central purple stripes and two outer white stripes.
TypeMilitary decoration.
Awarded for"acts of gallantry" while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).
DescriptionBronze disk, 38mm diameter.
Presented byNew Zealand
EligibilityNew Zealand and allied forces.
StatusCurrently awarded.
Established20 September 1999
First awarded2005 New Year Honours
Last awarded3 December 2015
Total12
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Saint John[1]
Next (lower)New Zealand Bravery Medal[1]

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.

See also

Notes
  1. "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.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-12-07. Retrieved 2007-01-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Honours Secretariat information page
  3. "NZDF Medals - The New Zealand Gallantry Medal (NZGM)". medals.nzdf.mil.nz. Retrieved 2020-06-22.

References
  • Mackay, J and Mussel, J (eds) - Medals Yearbook - 2005, (2004), Token Publishing.
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