A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cardinali family of Italy.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Coupé d'or sur azur.”
The Cardinali arms were recorded in Florence, c. 1775.
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 Italy in this period.
Reigning in Italy when the Cardinali arms are first recorded.
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
The surname Cardinali originates from the Italian word "cardinale," which historically referred to a high-ranking official within the church or someone who served in a household associated with such figures. By the year 1775, the family was well-established in Florence, a city that served as a major center for trade, art, and political influence during the late eighteenth century. Families with this name often held roles that required literacy and administrative skills, allowing them to integrate into the urban professional class of Tuscany. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Florence, contributing to the local economy and the civic life of the region during a period of significant transition under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Latin term for a hinge or a pivot point.
