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Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal

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Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal
Medal, obverse
TypeCommemorative medal
Awarded forService during the formation of the Republic of Sri Lanka
DescriptionSuspended from a plain suspension bar
Presented bySri Lanka
EligibilityAll regular and volunteer ranks of the Armed Services of the Republic of Sri Lanka
ClaspsNone
StatusNo longer awarded
Established1981
Precedence
Next (higher)Videsha Seva Padakkama
Next (lower)Sri Lanka Army 25th Anniversary Medal
Sri Lanka Navy 25th Anniversary Medal
Sri Lanka Air Force 25th Anniversary Medal

The Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal was awarded to members of the regular and volunteer forces of the Military of Sri Lanka who were in service on 22 May 1972, subject to recommendation by the commanders of the respective service commanders. Members of the then Ceylon Cadet Corps were ineligible. The award commemorated service at the time the country adopted a republican constitution, ceasing to be a Commonwealth realm.

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References

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  • Army, Sri Lanka. (1st Edition - October 1999). "50 YEARS ON" - 1949-1999, Sri Lanka Army. ISBN 955-8089-02-8