The Desha Puthra Sammanaya (Sinhala: දේශ පුත්ර සම්මානය dēśa putra 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.
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.
External links Sri Lanka Army Sri Lanka Navy Sri Lanka Air Force Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka
References
Sri Lankan military awards and decorations