Porte-clés Drapeau de l'île de Man

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 mann since 1931 et is based on the manx coat of arms, which dates to the 13th century. The three legs are known in Manx as ny tree cassyn ("the three legs"). The triskelion est sur ancient symbole, used by the Mycenaeans and the Lycians. It is not known for why the symbole ce qu'originally adopted on the Isle of Man. Before est adoptée en 1931, l'indicateur officiel de l'île de Man ce que l'Union Flag. Donc, There est un civil ensign for the Isle of Man. This flag quelque chose de first authorised on 27 août 1971. Another Manx flag is the flag of the Tynwald, which has flown outside the Législatif Buildings since 1971.