A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Battle family of Spain.
Reg. 7154 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. à une croix de deux traverses potencées d'or, le pied formant les lettres A B accolées, du même, et deux étoiles d'arg. en chef.”
Spainc. 1722
Where the Battle Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Battle arms are recorded
The Battle arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
Castile was the heart of Spain and the source of most of its noble families. Land won in the long wars against the Moors was granted out to fighting men, and a man granted land was granted arms along with it.
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 Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Battle arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Spain.
Origin & History of the Battle Family in Spain
The surname Battle, often spelled Batlle in its original Catalan form, has deep roots in the northeastern regions of the Iberian Peninsula. While the name is famously associated with the history of Catalonia, family members began expanding their influence into other parts of Spain, including Castile, by the early 18th century. The name itself is thought to derive from the medieval title of a local magistrate or official known as a batlle, which is similar to the role of a mayor or a judge. Because this title was tied to a specific public office, it was common for families to adopt it as a way to distinguish their lineage and social standing within their community. By 1722, records confirm that individuals carrying this name were well-established in Castile, suggesting that the family had successfully integrated into the administrative and social structures of the region during a period of significant political change in Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Battalia
Latin term referring to a fight, combat, or military engagement.
This name
BattleA habitational or occupational name for a soldier or someone who participated in battles.
also spelled
Batel
Battel
Batl
Related arms
Battelvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni M. and Moll, Francesc de B., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1930
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid, Registro de Ejecutorias, 1722
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
