New Zealand gallantry awards

Prior to 1999 the New Zealand armed forces received honours of the United Kingdom, including military decorations and campaign medals. Since the end of World War II there have been constant moves towards an independent New Zealand honours system. This has resulted in a new system of New Zealand honours, military gallantry and civil bravery awards, and campaign medals.

Complete name Ranks / Letters Insignia Ribbon Established Founder Motto Awarded to/for Refs
Victoria Cross for New Zealand VC 20 September 1999 Elizabeth II "For most conspicuous gallantry, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy or of belligerents" [1][2]
New Zealand Gallantry Star NZGS 20 September 1999 Elizabeth II FOR GALLANTRY – MŌ TE TOANGA "For acts of outstanding gallantry in situations of danger" [1][3]
New Zealand Gallantry Decoration NZGD 20 September 1999 Elizabeth II FOR GALLANTRY – MŌ TE TOANGA "For acts of exceptional gallantry in situations of danger" [1][4]
New Zealand Gallantry Medal NZGM
20 September 1999 Elizabeth II FOR GALLANTRY – MŌ TE TOANGA "For acts of gallantry" [1][5]
  1. ^ a b c d "New Zealand Gallantry Awards". www.dpmc.govt.nz. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ^ "The Victoria Cross for New Zealand". www.dpmc.govt.nz. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  3. ^ "The New Zealand Gallantry Star". www.dpmc.govt.nz. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  4. ^ "The New Zealand Gallantry Decoration". www.dpmc.govt.nz. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  5. ^ "The New Zealand Gallantry Medal". www.dpmc.govt.nz. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 3 January 2024.