FAMILY CARAVAGGI: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Caravaggi

Coat of arms and family crest of Caravaggi.

Genealogy of family Caravaggi, origin of Caravaggi, provenance of the family name Caravaggi.

History and meaning for Caravaggi.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Caravaggi have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Caravaggi.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Caravaggi:

1) The origin of the family name Caravaggi.

2) The meaning of the family name Caravaggi.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Caravaggi.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Caravaggi.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

It is known that the Caravaggi have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Italy.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Caravaggi:

* Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, by Gofredo di Crollalanza.

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The family name Caravaggi appears in the "Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti", by Gofredo di Crollalanza, which collects the stories and coats of more than 18,000 Italian and other surnames, but rooted in Italy, among them, the history, heraldry and shield or shields of the surname Caravaggi. This book is the result of long and patient searches for almost three decades, which almost represents the life of the author; It is based on the heraldic, genealogical, chivalric and nobiliary science that the author has acquired with the foundation of the Italian Heraldic Academy and the publication of the newspaper "Giornale araldico-genealogical". Surnames, such as Caravaggi, are recorded in alphabetical order. The work also includes weapons, heraldry and history of the surname Caravaggi, which includes historical data of the family with its location, its titles, etc.

One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.

Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:

1) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.

2) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.

3) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* CINQUEFOIL: The Cinquefoils symbolize Hope and Joy.

* PORCUPINE: The Porcupine is a symbol of Strength against danger, because it closes in on itself and defends itself with its own weapons (quills).

* FUSIL: The Fusil is a symbol of Righteousness, Prudence and Equity and of the conveniences achieved through these virtues; it serves as a hieroglyph for those who gathered many goods using lawful and upright means.

* CHECKY: The Checky symbolizes Military Art, for which reason it is usually awarded to soldiers who have exposed their lives in combat.

* FIG: The Fig Tree or its leaves symbolize the State Benefactors.

* WOLF: The Wolf is a symbol of a Constant Heart that suffers the calamities of war and siege with generous spirit; but when the time comes to fight in the open field, he fiercely fights, without giving his enemy a barracks.

* CRESCENT: The Crescent, of oriental origin, symbolizes Victory against the darkness of slander, and Emulations against inconstancy and fickleness.

* LANCE: The Lance represents Strength with Prudence.

* The family name Caravaggi appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/

Heraldry for family name Caravaggi as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Caravaggi

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