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Desha Putra Padakkama

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Desha Putra Sammanaya (Police)
TypeMedal
EligibilityMembers of the Sri Lanka Police
StatusWound medal
Established1982
Precedence
Next (higher)Deergha Sewa Padakkama
Next (lower)Janaraja Padakkama
RelatedDesha 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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