A reduced size version of an Order, award, decoration or medal designed to make the wearing of medals with evening dress more practical and comfortable.

A specified length of service required for the award of campaign or long service and good conduct medals.

The Wearing of Medals in New Zealand – a guide to the correct order of wear

The act of giving or receiving an Order, medal or decoration. Also used to describe some medals e.g. The New Zealand Armed Forces Award.

Some Orders have badges associated with them which are worn individually or as part of the insignia of the Order

A second or subsequent award of a medal is often denoted by a metal bar attached to the medal suspender or ribbon (see also Clasp and Rosette).

Medals awarded to military personnel and civilians who perform particular acts of bravery usually associated with saving life. e.g. The New Zealand Bravery Medal.

Medals awarded for service in specific military campaigns or theatres of war or operations (see also War Medals).

A term used in association with ancient Orders (of Chivalry) such as Knighthoods, which usually carry with them the title 'Sir' or 'Dame'.

Individual Citations are a narrative naming the recipient of a medal and outlining the reasons for the award being made. Unit Citations are awarded to recognise meritorious service by an entire unit o [..]