A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bullion family of France.
Reg. 6603 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur au lion naiss. d'or, mouv. de trois fasces ondées d'arg., en p. (Bullion); aux 2 et 3 d'arg., à la bande de gu., acc. de six coquilles du même, rangées en orle (Vincent). C.: le lion du 1, iss. S.: deux lions d'or.”
BourgogneBourgogne, c. 1663
Where the Bullion Arms Were Recorded
Bourgogne
Map of France showing where the Bullion arms are recorded
The Bullion arms were recorded in Bourgogne, c. 1663.
Bourgogne was one of the richest parts of France, built on wine, wool and the roads that carried both. Wealth of that kind bought land, and land brought arms, so the region filled with armed families earlier than most of the country.
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 Bullion 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 Bourgogne.
Origin & History of the Bullion Family in France
The family name Bullion traces its roots to the historical region of Bourgogne in eastern France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within this area. The name is often associated with the French term for a metal ingot, which suggests that early ancestors may have been involved in the trade of precious metals or worked as goldsmiths. During the seventeenth century, the region was a center for commerce and agriculture, providing a stable environment for families to grow and gain influence. As the family expanded, they became integrated into the local social fabric of Bourgogne, contributing to the professional and economic life of their communities. This early presence in the heart of France helped shape the identity of the name as it was passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bouillon
A broth or a bubbling liquid.
This name
BullionAn occupational name for a cook or a topographic name for someone living near a bubbling spring.
also spelled
Bulion
Bullyon
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Côte-d'Or, Série B: Cours et juridictions
Chérin, Louis-Nicolas, Dictionnaire de la noblesse, contenant les généalogies, l'histoire et la chronologie des familles nobles de France, 1863
Moréri, Louis, Le Grand Dictionnaire historique, ou le mélange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane, 1759
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
