History

The Distinguished Military Service Medal is the third highest medal awarded by Papua New Guinea. It was instituted alongside the Orders of Papua New Guinea by Queen Elizabeth II and the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea by the National Honours System on August 23, 2005 (the 30th Anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence). The Papua New Guinea Honours System was created to nationally recognise outstanding contributions made in service to the state. The new Honours System is administered alongside with the British Imperial Honours System.

The Silver Cross is conferred upon citizens, or foreigners by an Honorary Award, in recognition of 3 years or more of distinguished or meritorious service to the community or State.

Recipients are entitled to the post-nominal letters DMS.

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