Desha Putra Sammanaya


The Desha Putra Sammanaya is a military decoration awarded 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.

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. Individuals must be formally recommended by their service commander, and the decoration is awarded following a review process.