A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bataille family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 5677 · Dutch, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De sin. au cheval cabré d'arg., bridé de gu., sellé d'azur.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Bataille Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Bataille arms are recorded
The Bataille arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
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
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Bataille Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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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 Bataille 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 Bataille Family in Netherlands
The family name Bataille carries a history rooted in the military and social landscape of medieval Europe, eventually finding a distinct presence in the Netherlands. While the name is of French origin and translates to battle, its migration into the Dutch provinces reflects the movement of people across borders during periods of political upheaval. By the early nineteenth century, the family had established a documented presence in the province of Friesland. The records from 1815 show that members of the Bataille family were integrated into the local population during a time when the Netherlands was transitioning into a new kingdom. This period required citizens to formalize their surnames in official civil registries, which helped solidify the family identity within the Dutch administrative system. Their life in Friesland suggests a transition from their ancestral roots toward a permanent place in the northern Dutch community, where they contributed to the local economy and social fabric of the region.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
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 trois fasces crén. d'or.”
ChampagneChampagne, c. 1663
Where the Bataille Arms Were Recorded
Champagne
Map of France showing where the Bataille arms are recorded
The Bataille arms were recorded in Champagne, c. 1663.
Champagne made its money at its great trade fairs, where merchants from across Europe met. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region carries a lot of names.
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 Netherlands when the Bataille 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 Champagne.
Origin & History of the Bataille Family in France
The surname Bataille serves as a vivid reminder of the turbulent nature of medieval French society, as it originated as a descriptive nickname for a person known for their fighting spirit or their role as a soldier. By the time the family was firmly established in the Champagne region during the mid-seventeenth century, the name had transitioned from a simple descriptor to a hereditary family identifier. Records from 1663 confirm that members of the Bataille line were active in this northeastern province, a territory historically defined by its strategic importance and its frequent involvement in regional conflicts. Living in Champagne during this era meant that families often navigated the complex social shifts following the religious wars and the centralizing reforms of the monarchy. As the family put down roots in this fertile landscape, they became part of the local fabric, contributing to the agricultural and social life of the French countryside while carrying a name that echoed the martial history of their ancestors.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
batailler
Old French verb meaning to engage in battle or fight.
This name
BatailleAn occupational or descriptive name for a soldier, warrior, or a combative individual.
also spelled
Batail
Batal
Battle
Related arms
Batailhevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
AlleFriezen, Burgerlijke Stand Friesland (Civil Registry of Friesland), 1811-1950
Derguy, Jean-Louis, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille, 1994
Nederlandse Familienamenbank, Nederlandse Familienamenbank, 2010
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horseReadiness to serve king and country
horseReadiness to serve king and country
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
