Story: Military medals

British and foreign orders, decorations and medals

New Zealand orders, decorations, medals and awards

Royal New Zealand Air Force medal presentation, 2008

Victoria Cross and bar recipient Charles Upham, 1993

Return of Sergeant Murray Hudson’s medals, 2008

Thomas Lister and veterans of the battle of Waireka, 1927

Invitation to a medal presentation, 1901

1914 Star recipient Theresa Butler

Medals on display, Anzac Day, 2010

Vietnam veterans' ceremony, Wellington, 2008

Afghanistan medal presentation, 2007

New Zealand Defence Service Medal recipient Jim Gillies, 2011

Special Service Medal recipient Philip Hare, 2009

Presentation of the Victoria Cross awarded to Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu

Victoria Cross for New Zealand recipient Willie Apiata, 2007

Frank Mace wearing his New Zealand Cross

Gallantry medals awarded in 2011

New Zealand Bravery Medal recipient Mark Taylor, 2011