NZFF

Posted: **Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:54 pm**

I know there are a few ex "mob" guys on the forum, and i was wondering if you knew about this. You can apply at http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz . I put in an application about 6 months ago, and was told it would take about 4 years, as they were working on the over 70's first....but i got mine via courier today. Its a nice looking medal, and worth having....it was your time you gave after all.

Not just a random thing, they engrave your name and service number and rank (as at your first 3 years service) on the side.

Im quite chuffed...and i know it sounds a bit corny.....but we did give up our "normal" life , for how ever many years......so go for it .

Posted: **Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:56 pm**

A good find Marty, just reading through it they are calling for the over 50's at the mo, guess I'll be waiting a while. Will be a nice addition to the four I already have...not to boast

Posted: **Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:15 pm**

H500Fan wrote:
QUOTE (H500Fan @ Oct 27 2011,7:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A good find Marty, just reading through it they are calling for the over 50's at the mo, guess I'll be waiting a while. Will be a nice addition to the four I already have...not to boast

No problem, my much decorated friend

..... this one gives me 2....dont worry about the over 50's (of which i am one) there appears to be little interest from that sector at the moment.....go for it H5.

Posted: **Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:24 pm**

yeah they came thick and fast in my era, was lucky enough to get two trips to Timor and one to Bougainville. And a stint under the UN gave me the 4th.
Thanks I shall submit my application tonight, funny how you never ever forget your service number

Posted: **Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:29 pm**

Yes I put my application in shortly after they announced these, simply so I did not forget. I knew it would take a while, but was very surprised when I got mine about six weeks ago. A very nice medal as well.

Posted: **Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:31 pm**

Good man, let me know how you get on......and re the service number, your right......i cant remember what i had for dinner last night, but i will never forget my service number...C86......

Posted: **Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:05 am**

Thanks for the headsup Marty!! I'll apply shortly. Interesting comment from Deane - I'm still waiting for my gong for my deployment to the Solomon Islands which I applied for about 5 years ago so I'll have to chase that one up too!!

Posted: **Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:58 pm**

Well there's a surprise, thanks Marty. I was waiting till I was 70 in January but if they're giving them out to kids now...

Posted: **Fri Oct 28, 2011 6:45 pm**

steelsporran wrote:
QUOTE (steelsporran @ Oct 28 2011,1:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well there's a surprise, thanks Marty. I was waiting till I was 70 in January but if they're giving them out to kids now...

Aye, they are indeed Steel......you should be top of the list young fella

....i had no idea there were so many of "us" lurking about on this forum.

Posted: **Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:55 pm**

Well, 10 working days have passed since I applied so I contacted them as they requested and got this when I sent it:

"Thank you for completing the contact form. Please note that all non-urgent enquiries to NZDF Archives and the Medals Office are dealt with in strict rotation and a response will be generated in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act (i.e. within 20 working days.)"

Maybe if I had waited till January it would be quickerÂ

Posted: **Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:27 pm**

Never in the armed forces , but s**t due to the amount of work and following the history , maybe i should get a listing .

Posted: **Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:14 pm**

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Oct 27 2011,6:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
[snip]

Im quite chuffed...and i know it sounds a bit corny.....but we did give up our "normal" life , for how ever many years......so go for it .

18 years in my case, including Antarctica 6 times and a few other places. Good times (mostly)

Thanks for the info. I thought the issue was a lot further away than that.

Posted: **Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:49 pm**

AllanJames wrote:
QUOTE (AllanJames @ Nov 14 2011,10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
18 years in my case, including Antarctica 6 times and a few other places. Good times (mostly)

Thanks for the info. I thought the issue was a lot further away than that.

No problem Allan, i was reading today that since April this year they have recived 17,700 applications and have issued over 13,000 medals. So they seem to be onto it.
So hang there.....its on its way.

Posted: **Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:03 pm**

AllanJames wrote:
QUOTE (AllanJames @ Nov 14 2011,10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Â I thought the issue was a lot further away than that.

Could be, see my post. Apply - wait 10 days, query - wait 20 more.

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:38 pm**

steelsporran wrote:
QUOTE (steelsporran @ Nov 14 2011,1:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, 10 working days have passed since I applied so I contacted them as they requested and got this when I sent it:

"Thank you for completing the contact form. Please note that all non-urgent enquiries to NZDF Archives and the Medals Office are dealt with in strict rotation and a response will be generated in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act (i.e. within 20 working days.)"
Maybe if I had waited till January it would be quickerÂ

Surprise, surprise. Never got a reply but today the item arrived, 51/2 weeks after applying. The miniature looks weird as it's the smallest and its colour makes it look the opposite of "shining like a tanner up a youknowwhere" compared to the others.Â

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:12 pm**

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Oct 27 2011,6:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know there are a few ex "mob" guys on the forum, and i was wondering if you knew about this. You can apply at http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz . I put in an application about 6 months ago, and was told it would take about 4 years, as they were working on the over 70's first....but i got mine via courier today. Its a nice looking medal, and worth having....it was your time you gave after all.

Not just a random thing, they engrave your name and service number and rank (as at your first 3 years service) on the side.

Im quite chuffed...and i know it sounds a bit corny.....but we did give up our "normal" life , for how ever many years......so go for it .

Pics or it didn't happen

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:08 pm**

Timmo wrote:
QUOTE (Timmo @ Dec 8 2011,2:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pics or it didn't happen

Timmo, i assume you mean the medal.....not putting my ugly mug on the forum

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:28 pm**

This is what I'm on about.

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:09 pm**

I see.....your right , that is a mini ......

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:41 pm**

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Dec 8 2011,5:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I see.....your right , that is a mini ......

Cutbacks in government departments....everything is being downsized !!

With a longer ribbon, it should look ok. The ribbons should be all the same width, but hard to tell from photo? I only have my LSGC medal to compare with and they are the same.

Still I like the medal and the finish.

NZFF

Nz Defence Service Medal