A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corderoy family of France.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commanderJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De sa. à la bande câblée d'or.”
The Corderoy arms were recorded in Poitou, c. 1663.
Poitou was western French farming country, divided among a large number of small landed families. Its gentry were numerous and modest, and even a small estate was enough to justify a shield.
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.
Reigning in France when the Corderoy arms are first recorded.
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.
The family name Corderoy has deep roots that trace back to the historical province of Poitou in western France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this region, which was known for its rolling landscapes and strong agricultural traditions. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older French descriptive terms, potentially linked to the trade of weaving or the production of specific types of cloth. As the seventeenth century progressed, social and religious shifts in France led many families from the Poitou area to seek new opportunities elsewhere. This movement helped spread the name beyond its original provincial borders, eventually carrying the family history into new territories and across international boundaries.
French phrase meaning body of the king.
