New Zealand: Distinguished Service Order
Ribbon: Red with blue edges.
Instituted: 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria.
Discontinued: 1999, and replaced by the New Zealand Gallantry Star.
Awarded: For meritorious or distinguished services by officers of the armed forces in wartime.
Post-nominal letters: DSO
| Victoria 1886-1901 |
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| Victoria and Edward VII issue 1901-10 |
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| George V | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| George VI (1st type) | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| George VI (2nd type) | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Elizabeth II | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
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