Janaraja Padakkama (Police) | |
Presenter: | Sri Lanka |
Type: | Commemorative Medal |
Eligibility: | Members of the Sri Lanka Police |
Established: | 1972 |
Higher: | Sewa Padakkama |
Related: | Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal |
The Janaraja Padakkama ("Republic Medal") was awarded to police officers in Sri Lanka who were in service on 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic. It is similar to the Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal issued to the armed forces.