Desha Putra Sammanaya (Police)
| Desha Putra Sammanaya (Police) | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Sri Lanka | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Members of the Sri Lanka Police |
| Awarded for | Long Service |
| Status | Wound medal |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1982 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Deergha Sewa Padakkama |
| Next (lower) | Janaraja Padakkama |
| Related | Desha Putra Sammanaya |
The Desha Putra Sammanaya (දේශ පුත්ර සමිමානය, dēśa putra sammānaya, "Son of the Country Award") is awarded to police officers in Sri Lanka for sustaining serious injuries while facing terrorist attacks and on the line of duty. The medal is based on the Desha Putra Sammanaya issued by the Sri Lankan armed forces, however with a different ribbon.
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