Other New Zealand Medals and Awards - The New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
About this medal
This medal was instituted by the New Zealand Government to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The medals were awarded during the 1990 celebrations to people who have, by their virtues, talents, and loyalty, made a recognised contribution to New Zealand life.
The medal is made of gilt metal and is circular in shape. On the obverse of the medal is the Effigy of the Sovereign surrounded by the inscription "Elizabeth II Queen of New Zealand", and on the reverse is the official 1990 Symbol (a stylised kotuku - white heron) surrounded by the inscription "New Zealand 1990 Commemoration".
About the ribbon
The ribbon is 32 millimetres in width, and consists of nine narrow stripes of red ochre, white, red ochre, white, black, white, red ochre, white, and red ochre.
Royal Warrant
The Royal Warrant for the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal can be viewed here.
Medal Regulations
There are no separate Regulations for this medal. The administration instructions are included in the Royal Warrant.
Clasps and Bars
There are no clasps or bars for this medal.
Order of Wear
The position of this medal in the Order of Wear Table can be viewed here. When the medal is worn by a woman, it may be worn on the left shoulder suspended by the ribbon fashioned into a bow.