The 50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal (
Sinhala: ස්වර්ණ ජයන්ති පදක්කම ''swarna jayanthi padakkama'') was a military decoration awarded by the
Military of Sri Lanka
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to servicepersons of all actively serving ranks in both the regular and volunteer forces in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of
Sri Lanka's Independence from the United Kingdom, on the 4 February 1998.
A formal recommendation from service commanders was required for the award of the medal.
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Awards established in 1998
1998 establishments in Sri Lanka