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Member
nations of the United Nations
The design of this flag has evolved
gradually in an attempt to
achieve national unity since the country, then known as
Ceylon, gained its independence from Britain in 1948.
Originally, the flag's central emblem was
a gold lion and sword on a red field, derived from the flag of
the
Sinhalese kingdom of Kandy. As a consequence, it was not
popular with the minority groups in the country, and so was
amended in 1951 to include a green and
orange band, to represent the Muslim and Tamil communities
respectively. Finally, when the country adopted the local name
of Sri Lanka in 1972, the flag was modified once more, with
four leaves of the papal tree, a
Buddhist symbol, added to the four corners of the dark red
panel. This version of the flag was in official use from 1978.
Each flag shown is
the flag used by that
nation's government and displayed at the U.N.
headquarters. Where noted the "civil" flag is also
available. It is identical to the "government" flag except
the seal is omitted.
Flags for Outdoor use are made of 100% heavyweight
nylon and finished with strong canvas headings and brass
grommets.
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Sri Lanka
State
Flag
Indoor
/ Parade
With Pole hem and Fringe |
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STATE |
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3' x 5' |
$65.60 |
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4'
x 6' |
$81.70 |
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