Hi Dave, I have never seen the War Medal awarded to Ceylon Police. Some received the Defence Medal (for service during the Japanese attacks on Colombo and Trincomalee in 1942). My records show that Punchirala's Col. Police LSGC was sold on it's own by DNW. It seems the War Medal was added on later.
Also, a Ceylon Police LSGC (EIIR issue) issued to the same 1288 U A Punchirala along with a bar, came on the market (Spink and Son).
The Colonial Police LSGC you have appeared in the Ceylon Gazette of 14.3.1947.
As Ex- PC 1288 he was awarded the Ceylon Police Independence Medal.
Details of the two LSGC medals are shown below.
Col. Police LSGC, G.VI.R. (1288 Const. U. A. Punchirala, Ceylon Police Force)
Nearly very fine. Estimate: £35-£45 Hammer Price: £55 - DNW Auctions 18 Jun 97, Lot No: 234
SPK22272 - 33
Ceylon Police Long Service & G.C., E.II.R., with Bar (1288 Const. U.A. Punchirala, Ceylon Police), minor edge bruise, good very fine, and extremely rare with Bar
Ceylon Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with 1st Bar Ceylon Government Gazette 21.10.1955 1288 Constable U.A. Punchirala.
£580.00 Spink 5/5/2008