The Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal
Overview
The Medalha Solidariedade de Timor-Leste (Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal) was created in 2008 to recognise peacekeeping service in Timor-Leste since May 2006. The New Zealand Governor-General approved the wear of the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal by eligible New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand Police personnel.
Description
The Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal is silver in colour and circular in shape. The obverse features an image of the Timor Leste map encircled by the inscription "TIMOR-LESTE" above and "SOLIDARIEDADE" below. The reverse bears the Coat of Arms of East Timor with the inscription of "REPUBLICA DEMOCRATICA DE TIMOR-LESTE" arching above and the letters "RDTL" below.
The ribbon reflects the Timor-Leste flag. There is a central narrow yellow stripe flanked by stripes of white, black, and red.
No clasps or bars were issued for this medal.
Eligibility
Personnel who completed 180 days of service between 1 May 2006 and 31 December 2012. Nominations from National Authorities for personnel who served between 120 and 179 days were considered on a case-by-case basis by the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste.
Important Note: If there are any changes to the above criteria for New Zealand military and Police personnel, the NZDF website will be updated.
For further information:
Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal Criteria, February 2009 (PDF, 235 KB)
Recipients
More than 1100 NZDF personnel and over 170 New Zealand Police personnel have been awarded the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal.
Queries & requests
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Wearing this medal
The Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal is approved for wear by eligible individuals. It is worn with foreign awards in the New Zealand Order of Wear. Foreign campaign medals are worn in order of date of participation in the campaign, operation, or peacekeeping mission for which the medal was awarded.
For more information on how to wear and care for honours, medals, and awards:
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Applying for this medal
NZDF Personnel Archives and Medals (PAM) issues war, operational and service medals to current and former NZDF members.
If you or someone you know may be eligible, you can apply through our application page.
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Checking if this medal was issued
Honours, medals, and awards bestowed on an individual for service in the New Zealand Armed Forces are recorded in their individual service record. NZDF Personnel Archives and Medals holds a collection of about 1.5 million service records relating to 420,000 New Zealand service personnel who served in New Zealand’s Military Forces after the First World War.
Service records are not currently digitised, but we can locate it and find the information you might be looking for or help you book a time for you to see the records in Trentham by completing the form on the Service Record page.