New Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal explained

New Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Country:New Zealand
Type:Long service and meritorious service
Eligibility:Full-time sworn members of the New Zealand Police from 1 January 1976, and New Zealand Police Traffic Officers from 1 July 1992
Awarded For:Fourteen years of long and meritorious service[1]
Status:Currently awarded
Established:8 September 1976
Precedence Label:Order of Wear
Higher:Royal New Zealand Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal[2]
Lower:New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

The New Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is a long service award for full-time sworn officers and traffic officers of the New Zealand Police who have completed 14 years of service.

Criteria

The New Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal may be awarded for 14 years full-time service as a sworn officer the New Zealand Police for service on or after 1 January 1976. The medal may also be awarded to full-time Traffic Officers who have met the length of service criteria for service on or after 1 July 1992. Clasps may be awarded to the medal for seven additional years of qualifying service.[1]

Appearance

The medal is circular, silver, and 38mm in diameter. On the obverse is the crowned effigy of the Sovereign. The reverse bears a representation of St Edward's Crown, a sceptre, and sword resting on a cushion surrounded by an oak and fern frond wreath. This is surrounded by the inscription New Zealand Police—For Long Service and Good Conduct. The medal is suspended from a crimson ribbon 32mm wide. In the centre is a narrow blue stripe bordered by stripes of white.[1] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The New Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal . New Zealand Legislation . Parliamentary Counsel Office . 6 July 2015.
  2. Web site: THE WEARING OF MEDALS IN NEW ZEALAND TABLE – A GUIDE TO THE CORRECT ORDER OF WEAR . . 6 July 2015.
  3. Book: Mackay. James. The Medal Yearbook 2004. 2004. Token Publishing Ltd.. Devon, UK. 9781870192620. 369. Mussell. John W.. Editorial Team of Medal News.