New Zealand Gallantry Medal

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.
Awarded by New Zealand
Type	Military decoration.
Eligibility	New Zealand and allied forces.
Awarded for	"acts of gallantry" while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).
Status	Currently awarded.
Description	Bronze disk, 38mm diameter.
Statistics
Established	20 September 1999
Total awarded	2
Precedence
Next (higher)	New Zealand Gallantry Decoration

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^[1] 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 NZGS in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters NZGM.

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

• Orders, decorations, and medals of New Zealand
• New Zealand gallantry awards
• New Zealand bravery awards
• New Zealand campaign medals

Notes

1. ^ http://www.dpmc.govt.nz/honours/overview/gallantry.html Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Honours Secretariat information page

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