A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Campanini family of Germany.
Reg. 0686 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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'arg. à une couronne de laurier de sin.; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à une grue avec sa vigilance au nat., posée sur une terrasse de sin. Sur le tout coupé: au 1 d'arg. à une étoile d'or, acc. de trois cloches du même; au 2 d'or à un cheval galopant de sa. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1º une aigle de Prusse, tenant le sceptre et le globe, et ch. sur sa poitrine du chiffre F W R d'or, surm. d'une couronne royale du même; 2º la grue; 3º une aigle cont. de sa., bq. et m. d'or, la poitrine ch. d'une croisette d'arg., soutenue d'un croiss. du même qui s'étend sur les ailes. L. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Campanini Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Campanini arms are recorded
The Campanini 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 Campanini 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 Campanini Family in Germany
The family name Campanini is rooted in the Italian language, specifically derived from the word "campana," which means bell. Historically, this name was often given to people who lived near a bell tower or to those who worked as bell makers or bell ringers in their local communities. While the name originated in Italy, the family expanded its reach across Europe over the centuries. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Campanini family were established in the region of Bavaria. During this era, families often moved across borders to pursue new trades or to find better economic opportunities in growing German cities. This migration shows that the family was mobile and adaptable, successfully integrating into the social and professional life of the Bavarian region while maintaining their distinct ancestral identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Campana
A Latin term referring to a bell or a metal vessel.
This name
CampaniniAn occupational surname for a bell maker or a person who lived near a bell tower.
also spelled
Campaniny
Campanin
Kampanini
Related arms
Lippertsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cross symbolChristian faith and service
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
heronPatience and quiet watchfulness
