A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Breard family of France.
Reg. 7350 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
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 molettes d'arg.”
NormandieNormandie, c. 1663
Where the Breard Arms Were Recorded
Normandie
Map of France showing where the Breard arms are recorded
The Breard arms were recorded in Normandie, c. 1663.
Normandie held a dense crowd of knightly families on some of the best farmland in France. Its men had fought and settled abroad for generations, and a family that sent sons to war needed a shield they could be recognised by.
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 France when the Breard 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 Normandie.
Origin & History of the Breard Family in France
The family name Breard finds its roots in the historic region of Normandy, France, where records confirm members of the family were firmly established by 1663. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "breard," which was a descriptive term often used to identify someone with a beard or a rugged appearance. During the seventeenth century, Normandy was a bustling area defined by its agricultural landscape and maritime connections, providing a stable environment for families to grow and thrive. As the family became more settled in the region, they participated in the local traditions and social structures common to Norman life. This period marked a significant chapter in their history, as the family name began to solidify its presence within the local community before some members eventually sought new opportunities in other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brai
Old French term referring to a beard or a shaggy appearance.
This name
BreardA nickname for an individual characterized by having a prominent or thick beard.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Jetté, René, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec, 1983
Tanguay, Cyprien, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles canadiennes depuis la fondation de la colonie jusqu'à nos jours, 1871
Archives nationales du Québec, Fonds du Conseil souverain, 1663
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
