New Zealand Cross

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SKU: 02.NZL.0102.101.01.000

  • Silver Cross Obverse

Estimated market value:

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Attributes

  • Country
    New Zealand
  • Makers
    Thomas Fattorini Ltd., Birmingham
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold Applique
  • Inscription
    Obv: NEW ZEALAND Rev: FOR BRAVERY MO TE MAIA [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    52x38mm
  • Image Licensing
    The Silver Cross image is attributed to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of New Zealand and is used Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. It was sourced from the New Zealand Order of Merit webpage on the website of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of New Zealand. See the following pages for more information: http://www.dpmc.govt.nz/honours/overview/nzom; http://www.dpmc.govt.nz/utilities/copyright

History


The New Zealand Cross was established by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand by Royal Warrant on September 20, 1999. It replaces the original New Zealand Cross of 1869, and is the highest decoration of the New Zealand Bravery Awards, which were introduced in 1999 to replace British bravery awards in the New Zealand award system. The New Zealand Cross was created to reward acts of outstanding bravery demonstrated during dangerous situations where the recipient put their life at risk to save or attempt to save the life of another. The New Zealand Cross is mainly reserved for New Zealand civilians, however it may be awarded to military personnel when appropriate. It may also be awarded to citizens of Commonwealth countries, or other foreigners. It may be awarded posthumously.

Silver clasps in the shape of two New Zealand fern fronds are awarded for further demonstrations of outstanding bravery. Recipients of the New Zealand Cross are entitled to use the post-nominal letters NZC.

The reverse inscription appears in English and Maori. There is also an engraving of the recipient’s name on the reverse.

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