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PROJECT ONE - Orders, Decorations and Medals relating to Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
from 1795 to the present.
A sample from the section on Police Medals
CEYLON POLICE MEDAL
1950-1972 This medal was instituted by a Royal Warrant of June 19, 1950 and replaced the Colonial Police Medals for Gallantry and Meritorious Service. A maximum of 10 awards for merit were allowed per year, with no restriction on the number of awards for gallantry. This medal was abolished in 1972 when Ceylon (Sri Lanka) became a republic. Obverse- Head of the sovereign with usual titles Reverse- Badge of the Ceylon Police Force, with CEYLON POLICE SERVICE, and below, either FOR GALLANTRY or FOR MERIT. Metal- Silver Suspension- Straight bar swiveling suspender Ribbon- 35mm, khaki with 4.5mm silver (inner), 3.5mm light blue and 3.5mm dark blue (outer) edges. When awarded for gallantry a 1.5mm red stripe bisects the silver stripes. Naming- Recipient's name and rank was impressed around the edge. |
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DIG Jack Van Sanden - Ceylon Police |
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DIG Jack Van Sanden's medals |