British Commonwealth War and Campaign Medals Awarded to New Zealanders - The War Medal 1939 - 45
About this medal
This medal was awarded to all fulltime members of the Armed Forces for 28 days service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 irrespective of where they were serving.
About the ribbon
The ribbon is the red, white, and blue of the (British) Union Flag. There is a narrow central red stripe with a narrow white stripe on either side. There are broad red stripes at either edge, the two intervening stripes being blue.
Royal Warrant
Campaign Medals are instituted by Warrants signed by the reigning Sovereign at the time they are instituted. Originals of Warrants can often be found in Medals Publications, Archives, Libraries and Museums.
Medal Regulations
The Regulations for the War Medal 1939 - 45 can be viewed here.
Clasps and Bars
No clasps or bars were issued for this medal.
Order of Wear
The position of this medal in the Wearing of Medals in New Zealand Table can be viewed here.