New Zealand War Service Medal

New Zealand War Service Medal
Obverse and reverse of the medal.
TypeCampaign medal
Awarded forCampaign service.
DescriptionCupro-nickel disk, 36mm diameter.
Presented byNew Zealand
EligibilityNew Zealand forces.
Campaign(s)Second World War 1939-45.
ClaspsNone authorised.
Established1946
Total238,000
Ribbon: 32mm, black with white edges.


The New Zealand War Service Medal (NZWSM) was a New Zealand campaign medal for service in World War II.