Before browsing through the illustrations below, you might like to review a message from Patrick Payne which traces some of the various Coats of Arms which have from time to time been granted to Paynes and Paines. This is an excellent web site which has a name search capability, I suggest you go and have a look COAT OF ARMS Azure, a bend, raguly, between six estoiles, or. In grass vert, an otter proper, in the mouth a fish. Defined as hereditary marks of honor regularly composed of figures granted and authorized by sovereigns for distinguishing, differentiating and illustrating persons, families and communities. The artist is permitted many liberties, hence the slight difference in coat of arms of same family name.
Divides shield into two parts.
Notched in regular, oblique breaks, emblematic of difficulties encountered. A diminutive of the Chevron. Industrious and patient. Gules denotes Military Fortitude and Magnanimity. The lion is the symbol of Strength, Courage and Generosity.