A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Amidei family of Italy.
Reg. 3631 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à la fasce de gu.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Amidei Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Amidei arms are recorded
The Amidei arms were recorded in Florence, c. 1775.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Amidei arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Amidei Family in Italy
The Amidei family holds a significant place in the history of Florence, as they were among the most prominent noble clans during the Middle Ages. Their influence was deeply tied to the political landscape of the city, where they were central figures in the bitter rivalry between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. Historical records confirm that the family maintained a strong presence in the heart of Florence for centuries, eventually establishing deep roots that persisted well into the late eighteenth century. By 1775, the family remained a recognized part of the Florentine social fabric, continuing a long tradition of civic involvement that had defined their ancestors. Their story is a reflection of the complex power struggles that shaped the development of Tuscany, moving from medieval political turmoil to their documented status as established citizens in the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Amadeus
Latin for loved by God or one who loves God.
This name
AmideiA patronymic or plural form derived from the personal name Amadeo.
also spelled
Amidey
Amide
Amideis
Amiday
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dante Alighieri, La Divina Commedia, 1320
Giovanni Villani, Nuova Cronica, 1348
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Tratte di uffiziali della Repubblica fiorentina, 1282–1532
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
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