Scottish nationalist who led a revolt against English rule in 1297, won a victory at Stirling, and assumed the title governor of Scotland. Edward I defeated him at Falkirk in 1298, and Wallace was captured and executed. He was styled Knight in a charter of 1298.
The stars stand for the two islands. Red recalls the struggle for independence. Yellow is said to represent the country's cocoa plantations. Effective date: 12 July 1975.