stephenmiller Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 Are there any photos and illustrations of Sri Lankan army, air force, and navy uniforms and badges and also pilot wings to show?
Ulsterman Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 here is one-actually he may be police. Ed can tell us his awards.
stephenmiller Posted September 12, 2007 Author Posted September 12, 2007 here is one-actually he may be police. Ed can tell us his awards.He is actually an air force sergeant due to the emblem above his stripes.Any more photos of pilot wings and cap badges too out there?
Antonio Prieto Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) 1st row: Perhaps AF 50th Anniversary Medal, Sri Lanka Armed Services LSM 1979, 50th Independence Anniverary Commemoration Medal2nd row: North ansd East Operations Medals, Purna Bhumi Padakkama, Vadamarachi Operation Medal, Riveria Campaign MedalMore ribbons at:www.coleccionesmilitares.com/cintas/asia/srilanka1.gifwww.coleccionesmilitares.com/cintas/asia/srilanka2.gifRegards Edited September 13, 2007 by Antonio Prieto
Ed_Haynes Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 1st row: Perhaps AF 50th Anniversary Medal, Sri Lanka Armed Services LSM 1979, 50th Independence Anniverary Commemoration Medal2nd row: North ansd East Operations Medals, Purna Bhumi Padakkama, Vadamarachi Operation Medal, Riveria Campaign MedalMore ribbons at:www.coleccionesmilitares.com/cintas/asia/srilanka1.gifwww.coleccionesmilitares.com/cintas/asia/srilanka2.gifRegardsHow did I miss this?!?!Antonio is right. See also: http://www.medals.lava.pl/bc/lk2.htmThe very nice official Sri Lankan Air Force site seems to be down just now.
Antonio Prieto Posted October 7, 2007 Posted October 7, 2007 Lt. Gen. Parami Kulatunga Ranasura Padakkama (RSP), Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP), Armed Service Medal 1972Sri Lanka Army 50th Anniversary Medal, Sri Lanka Armed Services LSM, Presidential Inauguration Medal, 50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration MedalNorth and East operational Medal, Poorna Bhumi Padakkama, Vadamarachchi Operation Medal, Riviresa campaign medal
Paul R Posted October 7, 2007 Posted October 7, 2007 Lt. Gen. Parami Kulatunga Ranasura Padakkama (RSP), Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP), Armed Service Medal 1972Sri Lanka Army 50th Anniversary Medal, Sri Lanka Armed Services LSM, Presidential Inauguration Medal, 50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration MedalNorth and East operational Medal, Poorna Bhumi Padakkama, Vadamarachchi Operation Medal, Riviresa campaign medalThis is a very interesting thread. Fascinating that they use the same ribbon bar for their wounded medal as we do for our Purple Heart.
IVB Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Pride of Sri Lanka / Sri LankaabhimanyaDr. A. T. Ariyaratne, founder of Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, received Sri Lankaabhimanya (01.12.2007)The highest civil honour conferred for exceptionally outstanding and most distinguished service to the nation. Awarded by the President of Sri Lanka on behalf the Government of Sri Lanka. It could be conferred posthumously.
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