Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama | |
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Awarded by Sri Lanka | |
Type | Medal |
Eligibility | Members of the Sri Lanka Police |
Awarded for | Distinguished Service |
Status | Currently awarded |
Statistics | |
Established | 1972 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama |
Next (lower) | Deergha Sewa Padakkama |
Related | Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya |
The Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama ("Sri Lanka Police Distinguished Service Medal") is awarded to senior police officers in Sri Lanka for Meritorious Performance of Police duties. It is similar to the Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces. The medal replaced the Ceylon Police Medal for Meritorious Service which was awarded until Ceylon became a Republic in 1972.[1]
See also[]
- Awards and decorations of the Sri Lanka Police
- Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya
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The original article can be found at Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama and the edit history here.
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