A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Campanale family of Austria.
Reg. 7231 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
axeThe execution of military duty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un ours ramp. au nat., soutenu d'un tertre de sin.; et une hache d'arg., posée en fasce, le manche à dextre, le tranchant enfoncé dans la tête de l'ours. Cq. cour. C.: l'ours, iss. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Campanale arms are recorded
The Campanale arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Campanale Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Austria when the Campanale arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Campanale Family in Austria
The family name Campanale is rooted in the linguistic traditions of the Alpine regions, where it likely evolved as a descriptive term for people living near a bell tower or a prominent landmark. By 1772, records confirm that members of the family were established within the Tyrol region, a mountainous area known for its complex history of migration between German and Italian cultural spheres. During this period, families in Tyrol often held roles in local agriculture or trade, moving through the valleys to adapt to the changing economic conditions of the late eighteenth century. The name itself reflects a connection to the geography of the landscape, suggesting that early ancestors were deeply integrated into the community life of their mountain villages. As the family grew, they maintained a presence in these high-altitude settlements, contributing to the distinct social fabric of the region before later generations began to disperse into broader territories.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Campana
A bell or a metal vessel used for ringing.
This name
CampanaleDerived from a topographic or occupational name for someone living near a bell tower.
also spelled
Campane
Campania
Kampana
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
axeThe execution of military duty
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bearStrength, cunning and protection of kin
axeThe execution of military duty
