New Zealand Gallantry Medal

The New Zealand Gallantry Medal (NZGM) is the fourth level military decoration of the New Zealand armed forces.

New Zealand Gallantry Medal
Obverse and reverse of the medal.
Type	Military decoration.
Awarded for	"acts of gallantry" while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).
Description	Bronze disk, 38mm diameter.
Presented by	New Zealand
Eligibility	New Zealand and allied forces.
Status	Currently awarded.
Established	20 September 1999
First awarded	2005 New Year Honours
Last awarded	3 December 2015
Founder	Elizabeth II
Total	12
Ribbon: 32mm, crimson with two central purple stripes and two outer white stripes
Precedence
Next (higher)	Order of Saint John[1]
Next (lower)	New Zealand Bravery Medal[1]

It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999^[2] as part of the new indigenous New Zealand Gallantry system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of 'acts of gallantry' while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping).

Bars are awarded to the NZGM in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters "N.Z.G.M.".^[3]

This medal replaced the award of the Mention in Despatches, the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct, and Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.