Meritorious Service Medal EIIR , New Zealand - unnamed not erased
The New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal is a meritorious and long service award for members of the New Zealand Defence Force. Established in 1898 as the Meritorious Service Medal, only members of the New Zealand Army were eligible for the award. In 1985, a Royal Warrant established the current criteria for the medal making all members of the Army, Navy, and Air Force eligible for the award. Members of the defence forces above the rank of sergeant, who have at least 21 years of service, and hold their service's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal are eligible for the medal.
Medal is in good condition unless indicated otherwise.
