Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama Explained

Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama
Presenter:Sri Lanka
Type:Medal
Eligibility:Members of the Sri Lanka Police
Awarded For:Distinguished Service
Status:Currently awarded
Established:1972
Higher:Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama
Related:Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

The Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama ("Sri Lanka Police Distinguished Service Medal") is awarded to senior police officers in Sri Lanka for Meritorious Performance of Police duties. It is similar to the Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces. The medal replaced the Ceylon Police Medal for Meritorious Service which was awarded until Ceylon became a Republic in 1972.[1]

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  1. http://ceylonmedals.com/police_medal.htm CEYLON POLICE MEDAL 1950-1972