Awards and decorations of the Sri Lanka Police


The current decorations and medals of the Sri Lanka Police were adapted from those of the Dominion of Ceylon in 1972 when Sri Lanka became a republic.

Gallantry medals

The United Nations Medal for participation in:

RibbonAwardEstablished
Janadhipathi Police Weeratha Padakkama1972
Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama1972
Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama1972
Sri Lanka Police Long Service Medal1972
Desha Putra Padakkama1972
Janaraja Padakkama
President's Inauguration Medal1978
50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal1998
Purna Bhumi Padakkama1977
Riviresa Campaign Services Medal1996
Sri Lanka Police 125th Anniversary Medal1991
Sri Lanka Police First Aid Medal
United Nations MedalsVarious
Northern Humanitarian Operations Medal2010
Eastern Humanitarian Operations Medal2010