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| Use | Civil and state flag  |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2[1] |
| Adopted | 1 December 1932 |
| Design | A triskelion made up of three armoured legs with golden spurs, in the centre of a red field. |
The flag of the Isle of Man (Manx: brattagh Vannin) is a triskelion, composed of three armoured legs with golden spurs, upon a red background. It has been the official flag of the Isle of Man since 1 December 1932 and is based on the Manx coat of arms, which dates back to the 13th century.[2]
The three legs are known in Manx as ny tree cassyn 'the three legs'. The triskelion is an ancient symbol, used by the Mycenaeans and the Lycians.
- ^ Isle of Man Archived 30 July 2020 at the Wayback Machine; Flags of the World; (c.1996 – present)
- ^ Isle of Man Weekly Times, 3 December 1932