A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baldacci family of Austria.
Reg. 7611 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bombOne who has faced a great siege
Colours
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)
“D'arg. à une grenade au nat., ouv. de gu., feuillée de deux pièces de sin.; elle est inscrite à dextre de son ouverture du mot DEUS, et à sen. du mot DIES, en lettres d'or. T.: deux anges de carn., ceints d'un tablier et tort. d'arg.”
CarniolaCarniola, c. 1772
Where the Baldacci Arms Were Recorded
Map of Austria showing where the Baldacci arms are recorded
The Baldacci arms were recorded in Carniola, c. 1772.
Carniola was Alpine country in what is now Slovenia, held in estates by families who served the Austrian crown. Land and service each brought arms, and most families there had both.
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
Carniola
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Baldacci Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Austria when the Baldacci 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 Carniola.
Origin & History of the Baldacci Family in Austria
The family name Baldacci finds its roots in the Italian peninsula, where it evolved from the personal name Baldo, meaning bold or brave. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Carniola, which is located in modern-day Slovenia. In 1772, records confirm that members of the family were active in this area, likely drawn by the administrative and economic opportunities within the Habsburg Empire. During this period, the family integrated into the local social fabric while maintaining their distinct cultural identity. Their movement from Italian lands to the crossroads of Central Europe highlights the patterns of migration and professional service that defined many families during the Enlightenment era. This transition suggests that the Baldacci ancestors were likely involved in trade, military service, or government roles that required them to travel across borders to support the imperial infrastructure of the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bald
Derived from the Germanic element meaning bold, brave, or daring.
This name
BaldacciA patronymic or diminutive form indicating a descendant of a bold or courageous person.
also spelled
Baldacie
Baldachy
Baldachi
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives of the Republic of Slovenia, Deželni knez in deželni stanovi (Kranjska)
State Archives in Trieste, Archivio di Stato di Trieste, Anagrafe storica
Bezlaj, France, Etimološki slovar slovenskega jezika, 1976
Pahor, Miroslav, Pomorstvo in trgovina v Trstu, 1968
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