History

The New Zealand General Service Medal (1992) was established by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand by Royal Warrant on May 7, 1992. It was created to recognise service in warlike and non-warlike operations for which no separate New Zealand or British Commonwealth, United Nations or NATO campaign medal was issued. The New Zealand General Service Medal (1992) was replaced by the New Zealand General Service Medal (2002).

The Silver Medal is awarded for warlike operations. Silver clasps were awarded for warlike operations to denote where the recipient served. The clasps include:

- "NEAR EAST"
- "MALAYA 1960-1964"
- "VIETNAM"
- "KUWAIT"

The Silver Medal features the recipient’s name engraved on the rim.