A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baseggio family of Italy.
Reg. 7020 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'azur à trois os de mort d'arg., posés en fasces, l'un sur l'autre, acc. au point du chef d'une couronne du sec.”
VeniceVenice, c. 1775
Where the Baseggio Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Baseggio arms are recorded
The Baseggio arms were recorded in Venice, c. 1775.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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 Baseggio 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 Venice.
Origin & History of the Baseggio Family in Italy
The family name Baseggio has deep roots tied to the unique geography and culture of the Venetian Republic. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the Baseggio family were well-established residents of Venice, a city defined by its complex network of canals and maritime trade. The name itself is thought to be a regional variation linked to the Italian word *base*, which often referred to a foundation or a low-lying area. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have been identified by the specific location of their home or their work near the marshy shores of the Venetian lagoon. As the family grew, they became part of the vibrant social fabric of the city, participating in the daily life of a major European hub known for its art, commerce, and distinct political history. Their presence in 18th-century Venice places them at the heart of a society that was transitioning through significant cultural changes before the eventual fall of the Republic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
basium
Latin term meaning a kiss or a greeting.
This name
BaseggioA Venetian occupational or descriptive surname likely referring to a person who gives kisses or a friendly individual.
also spelled
Basejo
Baseggio
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tassini, Giuseppe, Curiosità veneziane ovvero origini delle denominazioni stradali di Venezia, 1863
Archivio di Stato di Venezia, Anagrafe di Venezia, Registri dei cittadini, 1775
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
