A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chassagne family of France.
Reg. 7457 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à deux fasces d'or, acc. de cinq étoiles de même, 2 en chef, 2 entre les fasces et 1 en p.”
BerryBerry, c. 1663
Where the Chassagne Arms Were Recorded
Berry
Map of France showing where the Chassagne arms are recorded
The Chassagne arms were recorded in Berry, c. 1663.
Berry was central French farming country, quiet and long-settled. Its estates were modest and stayed in the same hands for centuries, and steady landholding of that kind is exactly what puts a name into the heraldic records.
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 Chassagne 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 Berry.
Origin & History of the Chassagne Family in France
The family name Chassagne originates from the French word *chassagne*, which refers to a type of oak forest or a grove of chestnut trees. During the medieval period, people often adopted surnames based on the specific landscape or natural features near their homes. By 1663, records confirm that members of the Chassagne family were well-established in the historical province of Berry. This region, located in the heart of France, was known for its dense woodlands and agricultural traditions, making the name a fitting reflection of the family's connection to the local environment. As the family grew, they became part of the rural fabric of Berry, living and working within the distinct geography that originally inspired their name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cassanea
A Latin term derived from the word for an oak tree.
This name
ChassagneA topographic name for someone who lived near a grove or forest of oak trees.
also spelled
Chassagn
Chassagnes
Chassagnne
Shasany
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Archives départementales du Cher, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil (Collection communale), 1663
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
