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The New Zealand Bravery Medal (NZBM) is the fourth-level
civil decoration of New Zealand.
It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery awards with an indigenous New Zealand Bravery system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of bravery". The medal is primarily a civilian award, but it is also awarded to members of the
armed forces who perform acts of bravery in non-operational circumstances (given that the
New Zealand gallantry awards
Prior to 1999 the New Zealand armed forces received honours of the United Kingdom, including military decorations and campaign medals. Since the end of World War II there have been constant moves towards an independent New Zealand honours syste ...
may only be awarded "while involved in war and warlike operational service (including peacekeeping)".
Bars are awarded to the NZBM in recognition of the performance of further acts of bravery meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the
postnominal letters ''NZBM''.
The medal replaced the award of the
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct and the
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air in respect of acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, New Zealand.
See also
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Orders, decorations, and medals of New Zealand
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New Zealand gallantry awards
Prior to 1999 the New Zealand armed forces received honours of the United Kingdom, including military decorations and campaign medals. Since the end of World War II there have been constant moves towards an independent New Zealand honours syste ...
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New Zealand bravery awards
The New Zealand bravery awards are civil (non-military) decorations for bravery.
Since the end of WW2 there have been constant moves towards an independent New Zealand honours system. This has resulted in a new system of New Zealand honours, mi ...
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New Zealand campaign medals
Notes
References
* Mackay, J and Mussel, J (eds) - ''Medals Yearbook - 2005'', (2004), Token Publishing.
External links
New Zealand Bravery Medal New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Bravery Awards Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet – list of awardees
{{Orders, decorations, and medals of New Zealand
Civil awards and decorations of New Zealand
Courage awards