Medal Posters and Resources
Explore a range of resources designed to help you learn more about New Zealand’s Honours, Medals, and Awards. Whether you’re a current or former service member, researcher, or member of the public, these materials provide valuable insight into how we honour service and sacrifice.
Posters
Download our medals posters for an overview of New Zealand's royal honours, campaign medals, special service medals, long service awards, and special commendations.
Medallic Principles for Operational Service
In 2000, the New Zealand Government adopted eight principles for operational service recognition. Operational service exceeds the normal peacetime service requirements and involves a credible military threat from enemy military forces, insurgents, or other hostile forces.
Download the Principles (PDF, 13 KB)
Research Projects
Every medal tells a story of service, sacrifice and the events that shaped New Zealand’s military history. These research projects explore the background of different honours and campaigns. They help explain how medals were awarded and the experiences of the people who earned them. Together, they offer a deeper understanding of the legacy behind each medal and the people it represents.