the escutcheon is emblazoned: "gules a triskele argent garnished and spurred or". the triskele (or triskelion) is an ancient symbol, consisting of three branches or legs, that radiate from a centre. the symbol is found on the isle of man, and earlier on sicily. the manx triskelion is known in the manx language as "tre cassyn" "the three legs". the symbol has been associated with the island since at least the 13th century.