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Alphabetical Index of Medals, Honours and Awards on the NZDF Medals Website

The following index provides links to the medals, honours and awards featured or discussed on the NZDF Medals website. Most, but not all, of the medals, honours and awards listed below have their own page on this website. For those medals, honours and awards without a separate page on the website, the links below lead to the most detailed discussions of each medal, honour or award contained on this website.

Quick Links to sections of the Index:

1914-2011,  A-B,  C,  D-F,  G-J,  K-L,  M,  N,  O-P,  Q,  R-T,  U,  V-Z

1914-2011

• The 1914 Star (also known as The Mons Star)
• The 1914 - 15 Star
• The 1939 - 1945 Star
• The 2011 Canterbury Earthquake Citation (New Zealand Police)

A-B

• The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (United Kingdom)
• The Afghanistan Campaign Medal (Australia)
• The ANZAC Commemorative Medallion
• The Atlantic Star
• The Air Crew Europe Star
• The Air Efficiency Award
• The Air Force Cross (AFC)
• The Air Force Medal (AFM)
• The Air Medal (United States)
• The Africa Star
• The Antarctica Service Medal (United States)
• The Arctic Star
• The Army Commendation Medal (United States)
• The Australian Active Service Medal
• The Australian Defence Medal
• The Australian Meritorious Unit Citation
• The Australian Service Medal
• The Baronet's Badge (Bart or Bt)
• The Battle of Britain Clasp
• The Bomber Command Clasp
• The British Empire Medal (BEM)
• The British War Medal
• The Bronze Star (United States)
• The Burma Star

C

• The Cadet Forces Medal
• The Canadian General Campaign Star with 'ISAF' Bar
• The Canterbury Earthquake Citation - see The 2011 Canterbury Earthquake Citation (New Zealand Police)
• The Charles Upham Award for Bravery
• Chief of Air Force Commendation
• Chief of Army Commendation
• Chief of Defence Force Commendation
• Chief of Navy Commendation
• Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)
• Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
• Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
• Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
• Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)
• Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM)
• Companion of the Queen’s Service Order (QSO)
• The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
• The Coronation Medal 1937
• The Coronation Medal 1953
• Cross of Gallantry - see Republic of Vietnam

D-F

• Dame Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG)
• Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE)
• Dame Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (DCB)
• Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM)
• Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (GNZM)
• Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)
• Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE)
• Dame Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (GCB)
• The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal
• The Defence Medal
• Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DCNZM)
• The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
• The Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
• The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
• The Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
• The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
• The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
• Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
• The East Timor Medal
• The Efficiency Decoration (ED)
• The Efficiency Medal
• The Elizabeth Cross (for families of United Kingdom military personnel who have died on operations)
• The European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) Service Medal
• First World War medals
• The Florence Nightingale Memorial Medal
• The France and Germany Star

G-J

• The General Service Medal 1918 - 62
• - with clasp Brunei  [link to the Regulations for the GSM (Brunei)]
• - with clasp Malaya  [link to the Regulations for the GSM (Malaya)]
• - with clasp SE Asia 1945-46  [link to the Regulations for the GSM (SE Asia 1945-46)]
• The General Service Medal 1962
  • - with clasp Air Operations Iraq  [link to the Medals Listed by Campaign table]
  • - with clasp Borneo  [link to the Regulations for the GSM (Borneo)]
  • - with clasp Malay Peninsula  [link to the Regulations for the GSM (Malay Peninsula)]
  • - with clasp Northern Ireland [link to the Wearing of Medals in New Zealand Table]
• The George Cross (GC)
• The George Medal (GM)
• The Golden Jubilee Medal 2003
• The Gulf Medal 1990-1991 (United Kingdom)
• The Imperial Service Order (ISO)
• The Imperial Service Medal
• The International Force East Timor (INTERFET) Medal
• The Iraq Campaign Medal (2003) (Australia)
• The Iraq Medal (2003) (United Kingdom)
• The Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal (United Kingdom)
• The Italy Star

K-L

• King George V's Silver Jubilee Medal 1935
• King George VI's Coronation Medal 1937
• The King’s South Africa Medal
• The Knight Bachelor’s Badge
• Knight or Dame Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG / DCMG)
• Knight or Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE / DBE)
• Knight or Dame Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (KCB / DCB)
• Knight or Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO/DCVO)
• Knight or Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM / DNZM)
• Knight or Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (GNZM)
• Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)
• Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE)
• Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (GCB)
• Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)
• Knight or Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle (KT/LT)
• Knight or Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (KG/LG)
• The Korea Medal
• The Korean Presidential Unit Citation
• The Korean War Service Medal
• The Kuwait Liberation Medal
• The Legion of Merit (United States)
• Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO)

M

• The Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military)
• The Medalha Solidariedade de Timor-Leste (Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal)
• Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)
• Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
• Member of the Order of Merit (OM) (British)
• Member of the Order of New Zealand (ONZ)
• Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
• Mention in Despatches (MiD)
• The Mercantile Marine Memorial Plaque
• The Mercantile Marine War Medal
• The Military Cross (MC)
• The Military Medal (MM)
• The Mons Star (officially entitled The 1914 Star)
• The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George
• The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
• The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
• The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) Medal

N

• The NATO Medal for the Former Yugoslavia

• The NATO Medal for Kosovo
• The NATO Medal for the Non-Article 5 ISAF Operation in Afghanistan
• The NATO Medal for Non-Article 5 Operations in the Balkans
• The NATO Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
• The Naval General Service Medal 1915 - 62
• - with clasp Brunei  [link to the Regulations for the NGSM (Brunei)]
• - with clasp Malaya  [link to the Regulations for the NGSM (Malaya)]
• - with clasp Minesweeping 1945-47  [link to the Regulations for the NGSM (Minesweeping 1945-47)]
• - with clasp SE Asia 1945-46  [link to the Regulations for the NGSM (SE Asia 1945-46)]
• The New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
• The New Zealand Antarctic Medal (NZAM)
• The New Zealand Armed Forces Award
• The New Zealand Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• The New Zealand Bravery Decoration (NZBD)
• The New Zealand Bravery Medal (NZBM)
• The New Zealand Bravery Star (NZBS)
• The New Zealand Cross (NZC)
• The New Zealand Customs Service Medal
• The New Zealand Defence Service Medal
  • - For the latest update(s) see Frequently Asked Questions - NZ Defence Service Medal page of our website
  • - Announcement by the Prime Minister - 11 October 2010
• The New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD)
• The New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• The New Zealand Gallantry Decoration (NZGD)
• The New Zealand Gallantry Medal (NZGM)
• The New Zealand Gallantry Star (NZGS)
• The New Zealand General Service Medal 1992 (Non-Warlike)
• - with clasp Arabian Gulf  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Arabian Gulf)]
• - with clasp Bougainville  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Bougainville)]
• - with clasp Cambodia  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Cambodia)]
• - with clasp Indian Ocean  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Indian Ocean)]
• - with clasp Iraq  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Iraq)]
• - with clasp Korea 1954-57  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Korea 1954-57)]
• - with clasp Korea 1958-2000  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Korea 1958-2000)]
• - with clasp Mozambique  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Mozambique)]
• - with clasp Peshawar  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Peshawar)]
• - with clasp Rwanda  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Rwanda)]
• - with clasp Sinai  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Sinai)]
• - with clasp Somalia  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Somalia)]
• - with clasp Thailand  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Thailand)]
• The New Zealand General Service Medal 1992 (Warlike)
• - with clasp Kuwait   [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Kuwait)]
• - with clasp Malaya 1960-64  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Malaya 1960-64)]
• - with clasp Near East  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Near East)]
• - with clasp Vietnam  [link to the Regulations for the NZGSM (Vietnam)]
• The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Afghanistan)
• The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Iraq 2003)
• The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Korea)
• The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Solomon Islands)
• The New Zealand General Service Medal 2002 (Timor-Leste)
• The New Zealand Medal
• The New Zealand Memorial Cross
• The New Zealand Memorial Plaque
• The New Zealand Memorial Scroll
• The New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal
• The New Zealand Operational Service Medal
• The New Zealand Order of Merit
• The New Zealand Service Medal 1946 - 1949
• The New Zealand Special Service Medal
• The New Zealand Special Service Medal (Asian Tsunami)
• The New Zealand Special Service Medal (Erebus)
• The New Zealand Special Service Medal (Nuclear Testing)
• The New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993
• The New Zealand War Service Medal
• The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Medal for the Former Yugoslavia
• The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Medal for Kosovo
• The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Medal for the Non-Article 5 ISAF Operation in Afghanistan
• The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Medal for Non-Article 5 Operations in the Balkans
• The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)

O-P

• Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE)
• Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
• The Operational Service Medal (OSM) for service on Operation Veritas (Afghanistan) - (a United Kingdom award)
• The Operational Service Medal (OSM) for service in Sierra Leone (a United Kingdom award)
• The Order of New Zealand
• The Order of St John
• The Pacific Star
• The Papua New Guinea Independence Medal
• The Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) Medal
• The Polar Medal
• Principal Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (PCNZM)

Q

• The Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct
• The Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air
• Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Medal 1953
• Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee 2012
• Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal 2003
• Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee Medal 1977
• The Queen’s Gallantry Medal (QGM)
• The Queen’s Medal for Champion Shots of the New Zealand Naval Forces
• The Queen’s Medal for Champion Shots of the New Zealand Military Forces
• The Queen’s Medal for Champion Shots of the New Zealand Air Forces
• The Queen’s Service Medal (QSM)
• Companion of the Queen’s Service Order (QSO)
• The Queen’s South Africa Medal

R-T

• The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star (medal)
• The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm (medal)
• The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Presidential Unit Citation
• The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star (medal)
• 'Reservist of the Year' award (links to the media statement on www.beehive.govt.nz)
• The Rhodesia Medal
• The Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• The Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• The Royal New Zealand Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• The Royal New Zealand Naval Reserve Decoration
• The Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration
• The Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• The Royal New Zealand Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• The Royal Red Cross (First Class or Member - RRC)
• The Royal Red Cross (Second Class or Associate - ARRC)
• The Royal Victorian Order
• St John - see The Order of St John and The Service Medal of the Order of St John
• Second World War medals
• The Service Medal of the Order of St John
• The Silver Jubilee Medal 1935
• The Silver Jubilee Medal 1977
• South African / Boer War (1899-1902) medals
• The South Atlantic Medal (1982) (United Kingdom)
• South Vietnam - also see Republic of Vietnam
• The South Vietnamese Campaign Medal
• The Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal (Medalha Solidariedade de Timor-Leste)

U

• The United Nations Medal
• - First United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF I) - Middle East
• - Second United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF II) - Middle East
• - United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia (UNAMIC)
• - United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II and UNAVEM III)
• - United Nations Assistance Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)
• - United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation (UNCRO) - Croatia
• - United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) - Golan Heights
• - United Nations India-Pakistan Observation Mission (UNIPOM)
• - United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)
• - United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
• - United Nations Iran/Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG)
• - United Nations Military Liaison Team (UNMLT) - Cambodia
• - United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH)
• - United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)
• - United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
• - United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka (UNMOP)
• - United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET)
• - United Nations Observation Group in Lebanon (UNOGIL)
• - United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)
• - United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL)
• - United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ)
• - United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC)
• - United Nations Operations in Somalia (UNOSOM and UNOSOM II)
• - United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)
• - United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
• - United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) - Former Yugoslavia
• - United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) - Namibia
• - United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES)
• - United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET)
• - United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC)
• - United Nations Yemen Observation Mission (UNYOM)
• The United Nations Medal (Korea)
• The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UMOGIP) Medal
• The United Nations Special Service Medal
• The United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) Medal
• The United States Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
• The United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation
• United States awards - also see:
  • - The Air Medal (United States)
  • - The Antarctica Service Medal (United States)
  • - The Army Commendation Medal (United States)
  • - The Bronze Star (United States)

V-Z

• The Victoria Cross (VC)
• The Victoria Cross for Australia (VC)
• The Victoria Cross for New Zealand (VC)
• The Victory Medal
• The Vietnam Medal
• The War Medal 1939 - 45
• World War One medals
• World War Two medals
• The Zimbabwe Independence Medal

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