A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chismar family of Germany.
Reg. 3425 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 la fasce d'arg., supp. deux cygnes ess. et affr. du même; et une pointe d'or, br. sur le tout et ch. d'une Fortune de carn., posée sur une boule d'azur ailée de gu., tenant au-dessus de sa tête un voile de gu. C.: la Fortune, soutenue de la boule ailée. L. d'or et de gu.”
BavariaBavaria, c. 1745
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Map of Germany showing where the Chismar arms are recorded
The Chismar arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1745.
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.
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
1742–1745
Reigning in Germany when the Chismar 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Chismar Family in Germany
The family name Chismar is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Bavaria, where records confirm the presence of family members as early as 1745. The name likely originated as a descriptive occupational or locational identifier, which was a common practice for families living in the rural regions of southern Germany during the eighteenth century. At that time, Bavaria was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and families often settled near fertile river valleys or forest clearings to sustain themselves through agriculture and trade. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, navigating the complex political shifts of the region while maintaining their ties to the Bavarian countryside. Over generations, the name served as a link to their ancestral home, reflecting the traditions and daily lives of those who helped shape the early history of their community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Chism
A variant of the Middle English term for a schism or division.
This name
ChismarA topographic or occupational name likely referring to someone living near a boundary or dividing line.
also spelled
Chrysmare
Krismar
Krizmar
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
swanGrace, light and the poet's art
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
