Emblem of Sri Lanka

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Armiger: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Crest: A Dharmachakra azure on a bezant
Shield: On a circular shield: Maroon , a lion passant Or bearing a Sri Lankan sword Or in its right forepaw; an orle enhanced azure bearing concentrically from the center outwards two annulets argent , the petals of a golden water lily proper, and an annulet Or; a bordure Or
Supporters: Golden symbols of the Sun and the Moon ; the stalks of rice growing from the vase surrounding the shield
Compartment: A traditional grain vase
Other elements: An annulet or passing under the crest and vase surrounding the stalks of rice; a bordure azure surrounding the entire arms

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The National Emblem of Sri Lanka is used by the State of Sri Lanka and the Government of Sri Lanka in connection with the administration and government of the country. The current emblem has been in use since 1972 and created under the ideas and guidance of Nissanka Wijeyeratne. At the time, he was Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Chairman of the National Emblem and Flag Design Committee. The designer of the emblem was Venerable Mapalagama Wipulasara Maha Thera,

and the artwork was by S. M. Seneviratne.