The Prain Family Crest

Granted by the Lyon Office 24 June 1913 to Sir David Prain, Knt. Bach. (1912), C.M.G. (1912), C.I.E. (1906), Commdr. Order of Leopold II (Belgium), Knt. Royal Swedish Order of the Polar Star, F.R.S., F.R.S.E., F.L.S., M.A., M.B., LL.D., late Lt-Col. Ind. Medical Service, Director of Royal Gardens at Kew 1905-22, and of Forest Products Research 1922-5, b. 1857 edler son of late David Prain of Fettercaain, Kincardineshire (1824-1901) by Mary, eldest d. of late George Thomson of Alford Aberdeenshire. Sir David married 1887 Margaret, d. of Rev William Thomson of Belhevie, Aberdeenshire; and had issue - Theodore Prain, 1887-1914. Residence: The Well Farm, Warlingham, Surrey.

Family

Prain

Motto

PrecorI pray

Blazon

Two Hands Erect, Couped At The Wrists Palms Inwardin The Attitude Of Prayer, Between Two Branches Of Palm, All Proper.

Source

Armorial Families - A directory of gentlemen of coat armour - A.C.Fox Davies 1929 Edition