Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of New Zealand and Her Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, to all to whom these presents shall come,
Greeting!
Whereas We are desirous of instituting a medal to be conferred for meritorious service by members of Our New Zealand Defence Force:
We do by these presents for Us, Our Heirs, and Our Successors institute and create a new medal.