The coat of arms of the Falkland Islands was granted to the Falkland Islands on September 29, 1948.

The ship represents the Desire, the vessel in which the English sea-captain, John Davis, is reputed to have discovered the Falkland Islands in 1592.

The motto "Desire the Right" also refers to the ship's name.

The ram represents sheep-farming, until recently the principal economic activity of the islands. The tussock grass shows the most notable native vegetation.

[edit] See also

• List of coats of arms of the United Kingdom and dependencies

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