Ceylon Police Independence Medal

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Ceylon Police Independence Medal
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Awarded by Ceylon
Type Commemorative medal
Eligibility Members of the Ceylon Police
Awarded for Service
Status No longer awarded
Statistics
Established 1948
First awarded 1948
Last awarded 1948
Precedence
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The Ceylon Police Independence Medal was a decoration presented to all members of the Ceylon Police in 1948, in commemoration of the country's independence from the United Kingdom.

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