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New Zealand Long Service and Good Conduct Medals - The Efficiency Decoration

Obverse View

The Efficiency Decoration obverse view

About the Efficiency Decoration

Since 1931 the Efficiency Decoration has been awarded to officers of the New Zealand Territorial Army who complete twelve years continuous and efficient service. It replaced the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration which had been in use since 1902. Recipients are entitled to use the post nominal letters 'ED' after their name.

Royal Warrant

The Royal Warrant for the Efficiency Decoration can be viewed here.

Medal Regulations

The Regulations for the Efficiency Decoration can be viewed here.

Clasps and Bars

Clasps are awarded for each additional six years continuous and efficient service.

Order of Wear

The position of this decoration in the Wearing of Medals in New Zealand Table can be viewed here.