Desha Putra Sammanaya

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Main article: Military awards and decorations of Sri Lanka
Desha Putra Sammanaya
Medal, reverse
TypeMilitary decoration
DescriptionSuspended from a plain suspension bar
EligibilityAll ranks of the regular and volunteer servicepersons of the Military of Sri Lanka
ClaspsNone
StatusCurrently awarded
Ribbon bar
Precedence
Next (higher)50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal
Next (lower)Eastern Humanitarian Operations Medal
RelatedDesha Putra Sammanaya (Police)

The Desha Putra Sammanaya (Sinhala: දේශ පුත්‍ර සම්මානය dēsha puthra sammānaya; Son of the Nation Award) is a military decoration awarded to servicepersons of the Military of Sri Lanka, equivalent to the United States Purple Heart. The Sri Lanka Police awards an equivalent, related award for its service personnel.

Award process

All servicepersons of the regular and volunteer armed forces of Sri Lanka are eligible for the award, provided they have been wounded in a manner that is classified 'moderately severe' in action against the enemy, or died as a result of such an injury.[1] Individuals must be formally recommended by their service commander, and the decoration is awarded following a review process.

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References

  1. ^ "Decorations & Medals". Sri Lanka Airforce. airforce.lk. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
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