Rana Sura Padakkama
Medal, obverse
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forIndividual acts of distinguished conduct in the face of the enemy
DescriptionSuspended from a plain suspension bar
Presented bySri Lanka
EligibilityAll regular and volunteer ranks of the tri-services
Post-nominalsRSP
ClaspsNone
StatusCurrently awarded
Established1981
Ribbon bar
Precedence
Next (higher)Rana Wickrama Padakkama
Next (lower)Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP, Combat Excellence Medal) (Sinhala: රණ ශූර පදක්කම rana śūra padakkama) is awarded to servicepersons of all ranks of the regular and volunteer forces of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual acts of bravery and otherwise distinguished conduct in the face of the enemy during active deployment.[1] Bars could be awarded for further acts of gallantry meriting the award for a second and third time, denoted by a star in the ribbon bar for each additional award.

Award process

The decoration is awarded at the National Day parade by the President after a recommendation and review process initiated by service commanders.[2] Recipients can use the post-nominal letters "RSP".[1]

Rear admiral Travis Sinniah, with his medal ribbon bar containg the Rana Sura Padakkama and two Bars denoted by two crosses on the RSP ribbon (third from left).

Notable decorated personnel

Squadron Leader Amal Wahid

References

  1. ^ a b "Medals". Sri Lanka ARMy. ARMy.lk. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Decorations & Medals". Sri Lanka Air Force. airforce.lk.

External links

Military awards and decorations of Sri Lanka
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