A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baillet family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0120 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à la bande d'arg., acc. de deux dragons ailés d'or. C.: un dragon ailé d'or. S.: deux dragons ailés d'or, tenant chacun une bannière d'arg.”
Ile-de-FranceIle-de-France, c. 1663
Where the Baillet Arms Were Recorded
Ile-de-France
Map of France showing where the Baillet arms are recorded
The Baillet arms were recorded in Ile-de-France, c. 1663.
Ile-de-France is the country around Paris, and proximity to the court mattered. Families who served the crown were rewarded with land near it, and land near the capital carried arms almost as a matter of course.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Baillet arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ile-de-France.
Origin & History of the Baillet Family in France
The family name Baillet traces its roots back to the northern regions of France, where the name was well-established by the mid-seventeenth century. Historical records confirm that members of the Baillet family were active in the Île-de-France region by 1663, living in the heart of the kingdom near Paris. The name itself is thought to have originated as a descriptive term, likely referring to a person’s role in local administration or their connection to specific lands. During this period, families in this area were often tied to the agricultural and social structures of the rural parishes surrounding the capital. As the family grew, they became part of the local community fabric, participating in the daily life and legal record-keeping that defined the French provinces under the Old Regime. By settling in this central region, the early Baillets were positioned within the most influential part of the country, allowing them to leave behind a clear paper trail in parish registers and civil documents that still exist today.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une voile gonflée, attachée à une antenne posée en fasce, le tout d'or. S.: deux aigles reg. de sa., bq., languées et m. de gu.”
BelgiumAnvers, c. 1846
Where the Baillet Arms Were Recorded
Anvers
Map of Belgium showing where the Baillet arms are recorded
The Baillet arms were recorded in Anvers, c. 1846.
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 Belgium in this period.
Leopold I of Belgium
Sovereign of the period
Leopold I of Belgium
1831–1865
Reigning in France when the Baillet arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Baillet Family in Belgium
The history of the Baillet family in Belgium is deeply connected to the urban growth of the nineteenth century, particularly within the bustling port city of Antwerp. By 1846, members of the family were already established residents, living during a time when Antwerp was transforming into a major center for international trade and industry. The name itself likely originated from an old occupational term, as "baillet" historically referred to a person who served as a bailiff or an official responsible for managing local legal and administrative duties. As these early family members settled into the social fabric of Antwerp, they participated in the rapid modernization of the region, navigating the shift from traditional crafts to the expanding commercial economy of the Belgian state. Their presence in the city records during this period highlights the family’s integration into a growing middle class that helped define the character of urban life in nineteenth-century Belgium.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bail
A term derived from Old French referring to a barrier or enclosure.
This name
BailletAn occupational name for a bailiff or an official responsible for managing an estate.
also spelled
Bayllet
Bailett
Balay
Ballet
Baylet
Related arms
Bellier de Villentroy et de Villierssame arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives nationales de France, Minutier central des notaires de Paris
Archives départementales des Yvelines, Série E, État civil et registres paroissiaux
Moréri, Louis, Le Grand Dictionnaire historique, ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane, 1759
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
dragonA most valiant defender of treasure
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
