Deergha Sewa Padakkama
| Deergha Sewa Padakkama | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Sri Lanka | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Members of the Sri Lanka Police |
| Awarded for | Long Service |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1972 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama |
| Next (lower) | Desha Putra Sammanaya |
| Related | Ceylon Police Long Service Medal |
The Deergha Sewa Padakkama ("Long Service Medal") is awarded to police officers in Sri Lanka of and below the rank of Chief Inspector in Sri Lanka Police for completing 18 years of unblemished service. The medal replaced the Ceylon Police Long Service Medal which was awarded until Ceylon became a Republic in 1972.
See also
- Awards and decorations of the Sri Lanka Police
- Ceylon Police Long Service Medal
- Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal