Janaraja Padakkama (Police) | |
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Type | Commemorative Medal |
Presented by | Sri Lanka |
Eligibility | Members of the Sri Lanka Police |
Established | 1972 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Sewa Padakkama |
Next (lower) | President's Inauguration Medal |
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.