represents the Desire, the vessel in which John Davis is reputed to have sighted the Falkland Islands in 1592. The ram epitomises sheep farming, which was historically the principal industry of the islands, together with the production of wool. The importance of these industries declined after the establishment of a fisheries zone around the territory, which was announced in October 1986 and took effect in February of the following year. The tussock grass that the ram is standing on evokes the native vegetation of the Falklands. The motto on a ribbon scroll under the escutcheon, Desire the Right, alludes to the name of the aforementioned ship. Uses Both the shield and motto from the arms are featured on the flag of the Falkland Islands, and on the standard of the territory's governor. See also List of coats of arms of the United Kingdom and dependencies Coat of arms of the British Antarctic Territory Flag of the Falkland Islands References Falkland Islands Falkland Islands Falkland Islands culture Falkland Islands Falkland Islands Falkland Islands