A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Banda family of Italy.
Reg. 6421 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
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 bande d'or; à une tête de Janus au nat., br. sur le tout, les épaules hab. de gu. au rabat d'herm., et un bandeau de gu. en pal, séparant les deux têtes. Cq. cour. C.: la tête de Janus; ou une tête et col d'aigle de sa., entre un vol à l'antique du même.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Banda Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Banda arms are recorded
The Banda arms were recorded in Vérone, 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 Banda 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 Banda Family in Italy
The surname Banda carries a rich history that traces back to the vibrant cultural landscape of Northern Italy. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Verona. During this period, Verona was a significant hub of trade and intellectual exchange under the influence of the Republic of Venice. Families living in the city at this time were often deeply connected to the local economy, serving as skilled artisans, merchants, or landowners who helped shape the urban identity of the region. The name itself reflects the linguistic traditions of the area, where surnames were frequently derived from local geography or the specific roles individuals played within their communities. As the family navigated the social shifts of the late eighteenth century, they contributed to the enduring legacy of a city known for its long history of art and commerce.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
banda
A Germanic term referring to a flag, banner, or troop.
This name
BandaOriginally a topographic name for someone living near a boundary or a soldier carrying a banner.
also spelled
Bandae
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Verona, Anagrafe della popolazione di Verona (1775)
Archivio Storico del Comune di Verona, Registri delle denunce di popolazione (1775)
Cappelletti, Giuseppe, Storia della città di Verona, 1854
Dal Pozzo, Bartolomeo, Le vite de' pittori, de gli scultori, et architetti veronesi, 1718
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
