"acts of exceptional gallantry in situations of danger" while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).
Description
46mm, (Obverse) faceted silver cross surmounted by the Royal Crown and fern frond wreath emblem; (reverse) inscribed "FOR GALLANTRY - MO TE TOANGA". With ring suspension.
Presented by
New Zealand
Eligibility
New Zealand and allied forces.
Status
Currently awarded.
Established
20 September 1999
Founder
Elizabeth II
Total
12[1]
Ribbon: 32mm, seven narrow vertical stripes of crimson, white, crimson, purple, crimson, white, and crimson
Precedence
Next (higher)
Member of The New Zealand Order of Merit[2]
Next (lower)
New Zealand Bravery Decoration[2]
The New Zealand Gallantry Decoration (NZGD) is the third level military decoration of the New Zealand armed forces.
It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999[3] as part of the new indigenous New Zealand Gallantry system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of 'acts of exceptional gallantry in situations of danger' while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).
Bars are awarded to the NZGS in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters "N.Z.G.D.".[4]
This medal replaced the award of the Distinguished Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Military Medal, Distinguished Flying Medal, and Air Force Medal.
^"New Zealand gallantry awards". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
^ ab"Order of Wear: Orders, Decorations and Medals in New Zealand". www.honours.govt.nz/honours. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
^"DPMC - New Zealand Honours: Gallantry Awards". Archived from the original on 7 December 2006. Retrieved 30 January 2007. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Honours Secretariat information page
^"NZDF Medals - The New Zealand Gallantry Decoration (NZGD)". medals.nzdf.mil.nz. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
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