Dutugemunu's banner is seen with a royal lion carrying in its raised right paw a sword and also the emblems of the sun and moon while that of Elara is a plain banner with four horizontal lines. Flags ...

The government of British Ceylon used its own flag. The Lion Flag was taken to England and kept at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. As the years passed, the design of the flag was forgotten by the Sri ...

The banner of has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years. It is often seen at major sporting events, and has become a potent symbol of protest. A variant of the design is still used as the ...