FAMILY ERMELGHEM (VAN): COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Ermelghem (van)

Coat of arms and family crest of Ermelghem (van).

Genealogy of family Ermelghem (van), origin of Ermelghem (van), provenance of the family name Ermelghem (van).

History and meaning for Ermelghem (van).

The heraldry and the history of the family name Ermelghem (van) 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 Ermelghem (van).

The surname Ermelghem (van) most likely originates from the NETHERLANDS.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Ermelghem (van):

1) The origin of the family name Ermelghem (van).

2) The meaning of the family name Ermelghem (van).

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Ermelghem (van).

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Ermelghem (van).

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Ermelghem (van):

* Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap. Contains blazons, descriptions and drawings of coats of arms, crests, origins of family names and nobility

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The coats of arms and family crests with meaning for the family name Ermelghem (van) are collected in the Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap, this work is the greatest work of heraldry ever written and drawn, with more than 100,000 family names from around the world (English, Scotish, Welsh, Spanish, French, Italians, Poles, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.), among which is the name Ermelghem (van), arranged alphabetically, and DRAWN, including a heraldic handbook with drawings, a complete glossary of terms, a supplement and an appendix. Complete description the coat of arms Ermelghem (van), and origin for the family name Ermelghem (van), nobiliary titles of the family name Ermelghem (van) and of the concession dates. The text where the family name Ermelghem (van) appears is in the second edition, expanded and revised from 1884-1887.

The family crest and coat of arms of Ermelghem (van) appears in Rietstap Armorial General that is a multi-volume work on the coats-of-arms of the world; it is both monumental and without equal, and is the most exhaustive undertaking of its kind. The Armorial General is the most authoritative work on the coats-of-arms in the world. The descriptions of the arms cover those of more than 100,000 families, included Ermelghem (van) alphabetically arranged and accurately described.In addition to a full description of the arms for Ermelghem (van), most entries identify the nationality of the arms bearer, titles of Ermelghem (van), and the date his title was conferred. The basic text was established with the publication of the second edition, corrected and enlarged, of 1884-1887. This most important reference work contains the shields of thousands of Coats of Arms covering the whole world, arranged alphabetically under surnames, as Ermelghem (van).

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

2) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

3) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

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

* EMPIRE: The Head of the Empire, belonging to Italian heraldry, represents a political alliance with the Ghibelline party (derived from the Hohenstaufen, Lords of Waibling) who were loyal to the Emperor.

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* HAND: The Hand symbolizes Open Generosity; if it is closed, Strength, and linked with another, Friendship.

* HEART: The Heart is a symbol of Vigilant Vassal. In its fiery color, it demonstrates Warmth of mind and loving expression of Affection.

* THISTLE: The Thistle symbolizes in Heraldry a heart nobly humble, but so careful of its honor, that it defends with its sword the luster of its lineage.

* PINE: The Pine, due to its elevation, is a symbol of Noble and enlightened Thoughts and due to its resinous nature, suitable for burning, of a Fiery Heart in avenging family outrages.

* ARROW: The Fess represents Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* The family name Ermelghem (van) 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 Ermelghem (van) as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Ermelghem (van)

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