Coat of arms of Sri Lanka

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Coat of arms of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Coat of arms of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Before gaining the independence the coat of arms of the United Kingdom was used as the national emblem. As Sri Lanka gained its independence from the British in 1948, the need of a proper national emblem arose. A committee was named in order to fulfill the importance. According to its recommendation a national emblem was adopted in 1952.

But when Sri Lanka became a republic, the need of a new national emblem arose. In order to accomplish this, a new committee consisting of 6 people was named. They were, Mr S.S. Kulathilake, the minister of Cultural affairs, Mr Nissanka Wijerathne, the secretary of the ministry of Cultural affairs, Dr Nandadeva Wijesekera, Prof. Senarath Paranavithana, Mr M.R. Premarathne and Mr. Roland Silva. The National emblem of the republic used today is their creation.

Coat of arms of The Dominion of Ceylon (1952-1972)
Coat of arms of The Dominion of Ceylon (1952-1972)

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