Original New Zealand MSM with scroll suspender, young QEII portrait
Key Information:
Country: New Zealand
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Monarch: Elizabeth II – Early Issue (Young Effigy)
Material: Silver (official issue)
Diameter (approx.): 36.26 mm
Suspension: Scroll-style ornate suspender
Ribbon: Original crimson with green centre stripe
Naming: Not named (blank rim – as shown in photos)
Medal Design: Please refer to the pictures; all dimensions approx.
Condition:
The medal is in very good original condition, complete with natural silver patina. Ribbon remains original with minor age wear. No naming on the rim, as shown. Please review photos for all details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This is an official New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal awarded for long and distinguished service.
The example shown here features the early “young head” portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, used primarily in the 1950s–1960s.
Versions with scroll suspension are well-regarded by collectors.
Un-named examples occur due to unissued stock or medals prepared for later engraving.
Highly collectible among:
British Commonwealth medal collectors
New Zealand military awards
QEII early-portrait enthusiasts
Summary:
A genuine New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal (Elizabeth II, early issue) with ornate scroll suspender and original ribbon.
No naming on rim.
Please refer to the pictures.