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Prior to 1946 the New Zealand armed forces received honours of the United Kingdom, including military decorations and campaign medals. Since the end of World War 2 there have been constant moves towards an independent New Zealand honours system. This has resulted in a new system of New Zealand honours, gallantry and bravery awards, and campaign medals.

The following are a list, in order of precedence as defined in references below. Those campaign medals which have been independently issued by New Zealand to its armed forces are in bold.

19th century

South African War

World War I

World War II

Post World War II

21st century

New Zealand Special Service Medals

See also

References

  1. "The Wearing of Medals in New Zealand Table". New Zealand Defence Force. Retrieved 26 August 2014.

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