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A short history of the New Zealand Army, 1840 to 1990s

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Medals for the 2 World Wars
These are representations of the standard medals that might have been awarded to the men of the NZEF and the 2nd NZEF.
  • This is the standard group of WW1 medals awarded to the ANZACs.  
    • The 1914/15 Star 
    • The British war medal and  
    • Victory medal. 
  • Note: men who started their overseas service after 1915 did not qualify for the 1914/15 Star
As well as the medals shown below many NZers were awarded the Africa Star and /or the Italy Star
  • This NZ group (and the miniatures) are
  • 1939/45 Star
  • Pacific Star
  • Defence Medal
  • 1939/45 War Medal
  • New Zealand War Service Medal
 
For WW1 detail go to New Zealand at the Front 1917 
This site is based on "New Zealand Army" ISBN 0-473-01032-1 by Maj G J Clayton RNZAEC with additional material provided from other sources, noted as and where appropriate. Copyright details

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NZ Army: A short history of the New Zealand Army, 1840 to 1990s