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Flag of the Isle of Man
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The flag of the Isle of Man or flag of Mann (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 Mann since 1 December 1932 and is based on the Manx coat of arms, which dates back to the 13th century.[2]
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Use | Civil and state flag ![]() |
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Proportion | 1:2[1] |
Adopted | 1 December 1932; 91 years ago (1932-12-01) |
Design | A triskelion made up of three armoured legs with golden spurs, in the centre of a red field. |
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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.