A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Badon family of Netherlands.
Reg. 9986 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un oiseau de sa., posé sur une banquette à deux pieds de sin.”
NetherlandsLeyde, c. 1815
Where the Badon Arms Were Recorded
Leyde
Map of Netherlands showing where the Badon arms are recorded
The Badon arms were recorded in Leyde, c. 1815.
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
Leyde
Town
Leyde
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Badon Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
Photograph made by me · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Netherlands when the Badon arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Badon Family in Netherlands
The family name Badon has deep roots that connect to the historical landscape of the Netherlands, particularly within the city of Leiden. By the year 1815, records confirm that members of the Badon family were established residents in this region. During this period, Leiden was a center of transition as the Netherlands emerged from the Napoleonic era and began to modernize its civil registration systems. The name likely evolved from regional naming customs where individuals were identified by their occupation, a specific location, or a shortened version of a given name. As the family settled into the urban environment of Leiden, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the city's long history of trade, craftsmanship, and civic life. Over time, the family name served as a marker of their lineage and their enduring presence in the Dutch provinces.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bado
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for battle or warrior.
This name
BadonA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person bearing the name Bado.
also spelled
Baddon
Badonne
Baudon
Related arms
Baudonvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van Leiden (1815)
Gemeentearchief Leiden, Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken (1815)
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
