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FAMILY CREST:
BUCHANAN and WHANNELL
The crest of Scottish families Buchanan and Whannell.
The Latin motto is 'Nuncia pacis oliva' (olive-branch is tidings of peace)
The crest is described as 'a dove and olive-branch'
The crest was found on a sterling silver tea caddy, maker James Mince, London 1798
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