Queen's_Service_Medal
Queen's Service Medal
New Zealand award for public service
The Queen's Service Medal is a medal awarded by the government of New Zealand to recognise and reward volunteer service to the community and also public service in elected or appointed public office. It was established in 1975 and is related to the Queen's Service Order.[4] The QSM replaced the Imperial Service Medal as an award of New Zealand.[5]
Beginning in 2024, following the ascension of Charles III to the throne on the death of Elizabeth II, the medal will be replaced and renamed as the King's Service Medal (KSM). The change in name will not apply retrospectively to previously awarded medals, or affect the associated post-nominals of the recipients.[6]