A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cachet family of France.
Reg. 0535 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à trois menottes ouvertes de sa., pendant d'un anneau du même, posé en coeur, et surm. d'une étoile du même.”
Francec. 1627
Where the Cachet Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Cachet arms are recorded
The Cachet arms were recorded in France, c. 1627.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 XIII of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIII of France
1617–1643
Reigning in France when the Cachet 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 France.
Origin & History of the Cachet Family in France
The family name Cachet has deep roots in the Brittany region of France, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1627. The name itself is thought to be linked to the Old French word cachet, which referred to a seal used to close letters or authenticate official documents. In the social structure of the seventeenth century, such a name likely identified individuals who held positions of responsibility, perhaps serving as clerks, notaries, or administrators who managed important correspondence. Living in Brittany during this era meant the family was part of a distinct cultural landscape known for its maritime trade and strong regional identity. By settling in this area, the early Cachet family became part of the local history of a province that maintained unique customs and traditions within the broader French kingdom.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
cacher
To hide, conceal, or cover something.
This name
CachetA nickname for a person who hides things or a maker of seals.
also spelled
Kachet
Cashet
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d’Ille-et-Vilaine, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil
Poterie, Henri, Histoire de la Bretagne, 1974
Morvan, Françoise, Bretagne est une fête, 2010
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ringFidelity, and a promise kept
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
