A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bauld family of Germany.
Reg. 8896 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Tiercé en pairle renv.: à dextre de gu. au chev. d'or, acc. de trois merlettes de sa.; à sen. d'azur au chev. d'arg., acc. en chef d'un croiss. figuré d'arg. et en p. de trois étoiles mal-ordonnées du même; en p. d'arg. à trois têtes de lion de sa., lamp. de gu. Cq. cour. C.: une tête de lion de sa., lamp. de gu. L.: à dextre d'or et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur. D.: PAX IN BELLO [Comp. Bault de Langy.]”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Bauld arms are recorded
The Bauld arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Bauld arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Bauld Family in Germany
The family name Bauld traces its roots to the historical regions of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1765. The name likely evolved from regional Germanic dialects, potentially serving as a descriptive term for an individual’s physical appearance or their specific role within a village community. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a collection of territories undergoing significant social and economic shifts, and families like the Baulds were often tied to the land through farming or skilled craftsmanship. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of Bavarian life, contributing to the agricultural and cultural development of their home towns. Over time, the name persisted through generations, reflecting the stability and traditions of the people who lived in this central European region during a period of great historical change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bald
Old High German word meaning bold, brave, or courageous.
This name
BauldA descriptive surname for a person characterized by their boldness, bravery, or daring nature.
also spelled
Bauld de Denans
Bauld-Denans
Bo de Nan
Bauld
Denans
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
