| 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 award | 2005 New Year Honours |
| Final award | 3 December 2015 |
| Founder | Elizabeth II |
| Total | 12 |
_ribbon.png) 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] |
TheNew Zealand Gallantry Medal (NZGM) is the fourth levelmilitary decoration of theNew Zealand armed forces.
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 thepostnominal letters "N.Z.G.M.".[3]
This medal replaced the award of theMention in Despatches, theQueen's Commendation for Brave Conduct, andQueen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.
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