The Desha Putra Sammanaya (Sinhala: දේශ පුත්ර සම්මානය dēsha puthra sammānaya; Son of the Nation Award) is a military decoration awarded as a wound medal 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.
Desha Putra Sammanaya | |
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Type | Wound Medal |
Awarded for | Being wounded- classified as being 'moderately severe'- in action against the enemy, and/or death through such injury |
Description | Suspended from a plain suspension bar |
Presented by | Sri Lanka |
Eligibility | All ranks of the regular and volunteer servicepersons of the Military of Sri Lanka |
Clasps | None |
Status | Currently awarded |
First awarded | 1972 |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | 50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal |
Next (lower) | Sewabhimani Padakkama |
Related | Desha Putra Sammanaya (Police) |
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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