All loose ribbon available in 30cm lengths, as full size or miniature

The New Zealand Defence Service Medal  is a military service medal awarded to former and current members of the New Zealand defence force for qualifying service since 3 September 1945. It is expected that at least 160,000 former service personnel and more than 7,000 currently serving NZDF personnel are eligible to receive the medal.

Eligibility is defined in the Royal Warrant and NZDSM Medal Regulations, dated 6 April 2011 and 13 April 2011 respectively.