My Franks Coat of Arms...
Armorial Bearings lawfully granted to Dr Albert Franks by the Earl Marshall of England. Please do not abuse or copy - Arms are granted to an individual not a family.
ARMS:
Azure a Fess Or over all a Geologist's Hammer head downwards counterchanged between on the fess two Snow Crystals Azure in dexter chief a Plate.
THE CREST:
Upon a Helm Issuant from a coronet consisting of a circlet engrailed on the upper edge Azure set alternately with Oak Leaves and Ears of Wheat Or a demi Greyhound Azure supporting between the forepaws a Geologist's Hammer the head uppermost Gold Mantled Azure doubled Or.
A BADGE:
Within a Wreath of Oakleaves fructed Or a snow Crystal Azure.
Obtaining a Coat of Arms
If the consent for a coat of arms is granted, a herald devises the separate components of the arms in consultation with the applicant. This is then researched to ensure that the design has not been used before.
The design can be made up of references to the applicant's profession, background, and interests, although as Chester Herald explains, "Grantees and clients like the documents produced in the traditional manner".
Sometimes puns are used in the design of the coat of arms, although to the unknowing the meaning is not always obvious.
It is the Kings of Arms who gives final approval and more information can be found at The College of Arms