February 25, 2026 – Isle of Man and Northern Territory

Image of the Flag of the Isle of Man

Today, the flag of the Isle of Man flies. I’ve always liked this flag, which is a triskelion, composed of three armored legs with golden spurs, upon a red background. It has been the official flag of Man since December 1, 1932 and is based on the Manx coat of arms, which dates back to the 13th century.

Isle of Man Flag

Additionally flying today The flag of the Northern Territory was adopted in 1978, when the territory received self governance. It is the only state or territorial flag in Australia not to feature the color blue. Quoting the Northern Territory government’s web site,

“”It includes the three official NT colours – black, white and red ochre (PMS 159) – and a stylised version of the Territory’s floral emblem, the Sturt’s Desert Rose. The Desert Rose on the red ochre panel has seven petals with a seven-pointed star in the centre, symbolising the six Australian states and the NT. The five white stars sitting on the black panel on the left of the flag represent the Southern Cross.”

Image of the flag of the Northern Territory of Australia
Northern Territory of Australia

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