A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corbelli family of Italy.
Reg. 8223 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
legStrength and swiftness
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé d'arg. sur sin.; à deux pattes d'aigle de gu., passées en saut., les ongles en bas, br. sur le coupé.”
ItalyUdine, c. 1775
Where the Corbelli Arms Were Recorded
Udine
Map of Italy showing where the Corbelli arms are recorded
The Corbelli arms were recorded in Udine, 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.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Corbelli arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
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.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Corbelli Family in Italy
The Corbelli family name is deeply rooted in the history of the Friuli region in northeastern Italy. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Udine, a city that served as a vital cultural and economic crossroads between the Italian peninsula and the lands to the north. The name itself is thought to derive from the Italian word "corbella," which historically referred to a type of woven basket used by farmers and merchants. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the family were likely hardworking tradespeople or agricultural laborers who played a key role in the local economy. Over time, as the family grew and moved through the region, they became integrated into the social fabric of Udine, contributing to the development of the city during the late eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Corvus
Latin term referring to a raven or crow.
This name
CorbelliA diminutive form indicating a small raven, likely used as a nickname for a dark-haired person.
also spelled
Corbeli
Corbelly
Korbeli
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archivio di Stato di Udine, Stato delle anime della parrocchia di Santa Maria di Castello
Books: Joppi, Vincenzo, Storia di Udine, 1885
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
legStrength and swiftness
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
legStrength and swiftness
