Type Medal Status Currently awarded | Awarded for Gallantry Established 1972 | |
Eligibility Members of the Sri Lanka Police Next (higher) Janadhipathi Police Weeratha Padakkama | ||
The Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama ("Sri Lanka Police Police Gallantry Medal") is awarded to police officers in Sri Lanka for gallantry or brave performance of duty. It is awarded by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The medal replaced the Ceylon Police Medal for Gallantry which was awarded until Ceylon became a Republic in 1972.
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