The New Zealand Bravery Star (NZBS) is the second-level civil decoration of New Zealand.
Obverse of the medal
The King's Service Order, established by royal warrant of Queen Elizabeth II on 13 March 1975, is used to recognise "valuable voluntary service to the community or meritorious and faithful services to the Crown or similar services within the public sector, whether in elected or appointed office". This order was created after a review of New Zealand's honours system in 1974. The King's Service Order replaced the Imperial Service Order in New Zealand.
The badge of a Companion of the Queen's Service Order from the reign of Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II wearing the badge of the Queen's Service Order (middle) along with (upper badge) the Order of New Zealand and the Grand Companion's breast star of the New Zealand Order of Merit