New Zealand military war medals mounting and replica medals

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New Zealand Military War Medals Mounting

Military war medals mounting service in New Zealand military war medals and replica medals in New Zealand for navy, army, air force war campaigns. Other awards include New Zealand Honours such as Member of New Zealand Order of Merit, New Zealand Operational Service Medal, Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal and the forthcoming New Zealand Defence Service Medal. Sale of our replica medals includes options for mounting medal sets for wear or framing.

The quality service for mounting military war medals includes Australian and British forces, and those held by next-of-kin such as spouses, children, grand-children, nieces or nephews.

To read the definition of swing and formal court mount styles, click here.

All medals highly polished and lacquered for a lifetime

New ribbon fitted

Court mounted to military war medal specifications

Swing mounted to military war medal specifications

Fast turn around!

Personal service by email and phone

Typical mounting post-WWII Medals

Typical WWI Mounted Medals

The court mounted medals above represent military war and other service by the owner that qualifies for the New Zealand Operational Service Medal, The New Zealand General Service Medal [Warlike] Malaya 1960-64, The British General Service Medal for Malay Peninsula and Borneo, The Vietnam Medal, The Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal, and the Republic of South Vietnam Campaign Medal. The first medal is the insignia of the Member of New Zealand Order of Merit.

More than 30 years experience in mounting war campaign and award medals, plus 10 years army service that includes Malaysia, Borneo, and South Vietnam gives us the cutting edge to ceremonial excellence for mounting medals in court and swing style.

FREE!
Personal name label:

We will print a label FREE, with the individual service number, last name, initials, Corp and/or branch of military service. The branches are Navy, Army and Air Force. The label will be fixed to the back of each set of court mounted medals, or sent separately.
For example, NZ12345 STUMPWATER A. B. RNZN
Be sure to send personal service details with the medals.

Costings

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The GST inclusive mounting cost per medal is for materials, labour, and quality workmanship. The supply of a brooch bar with pin is extra. The return delivery cost of an average set of medals is $4.50 for packing and postage. An average courier charge is GST inclusive $7.00.

CAUTION: Please do not make any payments by International Telegraphic Transfer because trading banks charge you a $15.00 transaction fee irrespective.

See the simple price schedule below to calculate the price per number of medals to be mounted. All are fitted with new ribbon, and polished for a lifetime of regular use at ANZAC Day parades, formal occasions, civic functions, funerals and suchlike.

Full Size Medals GST Inclusive Price Schedule, as from 1 October 2010.

No. Mount Pin SubTotal Pack/Post Total

1. 17.00 9.75 26.75 4.50 31.25 medals on jacket
bonus FREE - Fastening Medals to Garment

When FOUR or more medals are mounted we will supply you the method and instructions to fasten medals to outer garments, as like members of Royal Households. This eliminates inserting a brooch pin through a garment. The method also eliminates suspending medals from a pocket holder, which can damage stitching on top pockets.

2. 34.00 9.75 43.75 4.50 48.25

3. 51.00 10.75 62.75 4.50 67.25

4. 68.00 10.75 78.75 4.50 83.25

5. 85.00 10.75 95.75 4.50 100.25

6. 102.00 10.75 112.75 4.50 117.25

7. 119.00 10.75 129.75 4.50 134.25

8. 136.00 10.75 146.75 4.50 151.25

9. 153.00 10.75 163.75 4.50 168.25

10. 170.00 10.75 180.75 4.50 185.25

11. 187.00 10.75 197.75 4.50 202.25

12. 204.00 10.75 214.75 4.50 219.25

Miniature Medals Costs

The GST inclusive cost for mounting miniatures is GST inclusive $11.00 per medal, brooch pin is usually about $9.50, and pack and post $4.50 if mailed as a separate package to full medals. Send an email to obtain a quote

Riband Bars

The full range of riband bars can be made up for you, from World War I through to current military service. Contact us for pricing.

Replica Medals for Sale

The full range of replica medals are available from us, from World War I through to the East Timor medals. See the replica medals page via the following link...

E-mail us for enquiries and quotes...

Available as a full or miniature medal, the replicas are of the highest quality. Email us now with your requirements and a quote.

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Mail your medals to us NOW!! Include your name and mailing address, and your email address if you have one.
	nzmilitarymedals.com Military Medals Mounting 31 English Street St Andrews Hamilton Phone [07] 849 9982 email: Medals Mounting
Please make cheques payable to Premier Strategics, include applicable packing and postage fee. .

Our Hamilton Location

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Our customer feedback

Mounted medals arrived today, outstanding, very pleased, first time I've seen my Dad brought to tears.

J B, Whanganui. 13 Oct 2010.

Mounted medals arrived yesterday. I am impressed with both the standard of your work and your efficiency in dealing with this matter from the other end of the country.

J C, Mosgiel. 8 Dec 2010.

Please accept the enclosed book as a token of gratitude for the professional job on my medals.

J R, Thames

Many thanks for a job well done with my Godfather's and my own medals. I appreciate the trouble you have taken in getting things done for me, and the modest cost.

L S, Hamilton

I'm calling tonight to let you know my medals arrived today. I am absolutely thrilled with the result, an excellent job. Thank you ever so much.

K C, Masterton

We have an update for you. What a true expert you are in your field! You told me that my Dad was entitled to two more medals and bingo what did I receive by courier today but the NZ Operational Service Medal. I have also got notification that he is also to get the PJM Medal and that his name has been forwarded to the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington and they will undertake the approval and presentation of the medal!!

T P, Hamilton. 8 March 2006.

Medals [WWII] arrived last week safely. Many thanks for your prompt and efficient service. Very professional and top quality. I am sure the family will value them in the future.

G H A, Palmerston North. 1 September 2006.

The experience and advice from nzmilitarymedals.com resulted in my fathers medals being mounted perfectly, many thanks.

F P, Wellington. 15 September 2006.

Apply for New Zealand Military Medals

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If you are entitled to New Zealand military medals, apply for them by writing to the New Zealand Defence Forces medals section. Contact details are shown below.

The New Zealand Operational Service medal is awarded to military service men and women, and some civilians, who served New Zealand off-shore on operational service since the end of World War II in 1945. You may qualify, or you may someone who does, because of service in:

Eligibility for the New Zealand Operations Service medal also applies for peace-keeping missions in areas that include:

To start the process to claim medals entitlement, write or email to:
  Staff Officer Medals
  Personnel Archives
  NZDEF
  Private Bag 905
  UPPER HUTT

or, email by clicking on this link medals@nzdf.mil.nz

Provide the following information that is identifiable, including that for next of kin if possible, to assist military Archives staff locate files:

  - Service Number
  - Surname
  - Full Given Names and any other names you are known by
  - Date and Place of Birth
  - Rank and Service (Army / Navy/ Airforce)
  - Regiment / Battalion/ Unit / Ship
  - Period of Service

If applicable; Next of Kin, Address and Occupation at time of Enlistment
Include your current address and contact phone number in all communications.

World War One Records

All records for New Zealander's who served during WWI are held at Archives New Zealand, PO Box 12 050, Wellington.

Latest Medal Announcement - New Zealand Defence Service Medal

On Monday 11 October 2010, the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon John Key, announced the approval of the New Zealand Defence Service Medal. The topic is addressed on the New Zealand Defence Force web page.

The NZDF is NOT currently accepting applications for the New Zealand Defence Service Medal. It is anticipated that a call for applications will happen at the earliest in late February 2011.

All matters pertaining to the New Zealand Defence Service Medal can be viewed at the following New Zealand Defence Force web page

New Zealand General Service Medal clasped VIETNAM

February 29, 2008.
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the extension of eligibility for the New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 1992 [Warlike] with clasp VIETNAM to personnel currently eligible for the Vietnam Medal, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today.

Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force is now accepting applications from Vietnam veterans for the NZGSM with clasp 'Vietnam'. Eligible persons should complete an official application form, and forward the form to: The Medals Office, Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force, Private Bag 905, Upper Hutt.

Veterans and surviving spouse/families of deceased veterans who are registered with Veterans' Affairs New Zealand will be mailed an application form. Copies of this form may also be downloaded from the medal application forms page of the New Zealand Defence Force medals website

A written application is required in order to establish eligibility and to ensure that the correct information is engraved on individual medals. The application includes a section where the applicant can indicate if he or she wishes to have the medal presented at Tribute '08 in Wellington, or delivered by courier.

Military Campaigns involving New Zealand Back to Index

Military campaigns New Zealanders have been involved in include the Boer War, World War I and World War II, in Japan as occupation forces following the Second World War, and the Korea War in the early 1950's. That was followed by the Malayan Emergency from the mid-1950's to early 1960's. In the mid 1960's New Zealanders were involved with Malaysia in its confrontation with Indonesia by active service on the Malay Peninsula mainland and in Borneo.

Commitment to the war in South Vietnam was undertaken from late 1960's until the early 1970's. Other global issues involving New Zealand military forces have included Rhodesia, mine clearing in Cambodia, the Gulf War, peace keeping in East Timor and a combat force in Afghanistan.

Overall, the major countries in which New Zealand Military forces have been engaged in outside the borders of their own country include France, Germany, Italy, North Africa, Burma, Southwest Pacific region, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, Cambodia, Rhodesia, Middle East, East Timor, and Afghanistan.

New Zealand Military Campaign Medal Awards - In a Nutshell Back to Index

The system of medallic issue is based on Honours, Decorations, and Awards. The order in which Orders, Decorations and Medals are worn in New Zealand is prescribed Cabinet of the New Zealand Government. However, only medals approved by the New Zealand Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, may be worn by serving military personnel.

Military forces active and non-active medallic issue is primarily for Gallantry, Bravery, Distinguished Conduct, and Campaigns. The following is a summary of the Campaign medals in a nutshell, consisting of War, operational, Peace keeping, and Special Service. Worn in date of order, awards include:

Campaign Stars and Medals awarded for service in the Second World War.

New Zealand Operational Service Medal [awarded for operational service after 3 September 1945]

New Zealand Service Medal 1946-1949

Korea Medal

United Nations Korea War Medal

Naval General Service Medal [1915-1962]

General Service Medal [Army and RAF] [1918-1962]

General Service Medal [1962]

Vietnam Medal [1964]

Republic of South Vietnam War Medal [1960-]

New Zealand General Service Medal [1992]

East Timor Medal

New Zealand General Service Medal [2002]

New Zealand Special Service Medal [2002]

United Nations Medals and United Nations Special Service Medals

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Medals

The Korea War Service medal issued by the Korean Government in 2001 is a Commemorative medal for the 50th anniversary of the Korea War. It is worn after Foreign award medals.

Order of Wear

Check the order in which honours and medals are worn by clicking here New Zealand Defence Force medals.

Medals Gallery Back to Index

Wearing of Decorations and Medals by Next of Kin or Family Members

The insignia of any order, decoration or medal, including miniatures, lapel badges and ribbons, may only be worn by the person to whom they were awarded.

There is a convention or custom that is widely understood that the next of kin and other relatives may wear, on the right side only, on ANZAC and similar days of remembrance, the service medals of deceased military personnel.

The convention is a matter of personal discretion, is limited to days of remembrance and applies only to service medals and decorations mounted on a medal bar (full-size or miniature) and not neck badges, sashes and badges, or breast stars.

Medal Mounting Facts Back to Index

Medals Order of Wear

When ribbons alone are worn, up to four ribbons can be mounted in one row on a ribbon bar before a second row centered above the first is started. The senior medal ribbon is displayed on the top row closest to the lapel and the junior medal on the bottom row furtherest from the lapel.

We can advise on mounting and correct Order of Wear.

Court Mounting Style

The Court style presents your medals with ceremonial excellence! The style evolved from within the Royal Courts to eliminate the noise of medals clinking together as a wearer went about the court business. Hence, this style is the accepted standard for medals mounting that includes ensuring the medal itself is fastened. The swing style can contribute early damage to the face of medals and ribbon. Back to top of page.

Medals Etiquette

It is dictated by etiquette that medals be worn in court-mounted style when in Royal and Vice-Regal presence, and on full ceremonial occasions.

Medals Width

Often there is doubt about the quality of a job when the owner sees medals mounted and overlapped. The simple answer is that a single group of medals should not exceed a width of 163mm.

Thus, the normal ribbon is 32mm wide. An average group of five WWII medals mounted side-by-side, with tolerance for butting of ribbon edges, can equal 163mm. For six or more medals the group is overlapped to equal 160mm, on average. There are exceptions in order to maintain balance that include Honours, Decorations, and Awards for campaigns. For example, the ribbon width for some Honours, Korean and Vietnam war medals is 35mm to 38mm wide.

Medals Length

The length of a mounted military medal should not be less than 90mm, nor longer than 95mm. Requests for specifications outside these parameters will be met, however, please do not be offended if we point the preceding specifications in the first instance.

Medals Obverse/Reverse Sides

There are two sides to a medal, the obverse side and reverse. The obverse side is normally referred to as the 'face' side and consists of depictions of a monarch or coat of arms. The reverse side can include depictions of a variety of symbolics.

The correct order of medals mounting is the obverse side outermost, or to the front.