A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Anselm family of Austria.
Reg. 0681 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
branchPeace, and new growth
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur plein; au 2 d'or à cinq feuilles de chêne de sin., 2, 1 et 2, les tiges en bas; au 3 d'or à un rocher au nat., sommé d'une croix de sa., le pied dudit rocher boisé. A la bande d'or, br. sur les écartelures et ch. d'une épée d'arg., garnie d'or, accolée d'un rameau de laurier de sin. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1º un vol cont. d'or, chaque aile ch. d'une barre d'azur, la barre de l'aile de devant ch. d'un huchet au nat., posé dans le sens de la barre, l'embouchure en haut; 2º un lion iss. d'or, tenant une épée d'arg., garnie d'or. L. d'or et d'azur. D.: DEO DUCE CAESARI VITAM.”
Austriac. 1881
Where the Anselm Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Anselm arms are recorded
The Anselm arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1881.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1881
Granting Authority for the Anselm Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Sovereign of the period
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1848–1916
Reigning in Austria when the Anselm arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Anselm Family in Austria
The name Anselm originates from the ancient Germanic language, combining the words for "divine" and "helmet" or "protection." This suggests that early ancestors were often viewed as figures of strength or spiritual guardianship within their communities. By the late 19th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the Tyrol region of the Alps. This area served as a vital crossroads between Germanic and Italian cultures, which likely influenced the family's development and movement through the mountainous terrain. Living in such a rugged environment required resilience and adaptability, traits that likely defined the family’s identity as they navigated the social and economic changes of the 1880s. These early Tyrol residents were part of a long tradition of families who built their lives in the heart of Europe, leaving behind a legacy that stretches from ancient linguistic roots to the documented history of the Alpine frontier.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ansehelm
Derived from Germanic elements meaning divine protection and helmet or protector.
This name
AnselmRefers to one who is protected by God or possesses divine guidance.
also spelled
Anselme
Anselmi
Anselmo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. 1900
Tiroler Landesarchiv. Zivilstandsregister der Tiroler Gemeinden. 1881
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
branchPeace, and new growth
leafHappiness and abundance
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
swordJustice, and military honour
branchPeace, and new growth
leafHappiness and abundance
