A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Damer family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0132 · French, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Fascé d'arg. et de gu.; à la bande engr. d'azur, br. sur le tout. Cq. timbré d'une couronne murale d'or. C.: une tête de chien d'azur, oreillée d'or. S.: à dextre un dogue d'azur, coll. d'une couronne murale d'or; à sen. un dogue d'arg., oreillé d'azur, coll. d'une couronne murale du même. D.: TU NE CEDE MALIS.”
Francec. 1762
Where the Damer Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Damer arms are recorded
The Damer arms were recorded in France, c. 1762.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
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 XV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XV of France
1715–1774
Reigning in France when the Damer 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 France.
Origin & History of the Damer Family in France
The history of the Damer family in France is deeply connected to the cultural landscape of the Brittany region during the eighteenth century. By 1762, records confirm that members of the family were well-established within this coastal territory. At that time, Brittany functioned as a province with its own unique traditions and legal customs that differed from the rest of the French kingdom. Families living in this area were often involved in local commerce or regional administration, reflecting the steady growth of the middle class during the late Enlightenment period. The name likely evolved from local linguistic roots common to the Breton people, who maintained strong ties to their regional identity despite the increasing centralization of the French state. As the family navigated the social changes leading up to the end of the century, their presence in Brittany highlights the typical patterns of migration and settlement for families of that era.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Barry nebulée of six ar. and gu. over all a bend engr. az”
DorsetMilton Abbey · Dorset, c. 1620
Where the Damer Arms Were Recorded
Dorset
Map of England showing where the Damer arms are recorded
The Damer arms were recorded in Dorset, c. 1620.
Dorset was quiet farming and grazing country along the south coast. Its gentry were middling rather than grand, but they held their manors for a very long time, and long holding is what puts a name in the 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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in France when the Damer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Dorset.
Origin & History of the Damer Family in England
The Damer family established a significant presence in the English county of Dorset by the early seventeenth century, with records confirming their residence there by 1620. Historians believe the name likely originated as a locative surname, possibly derived from a place name or a specific geographic feature in the region. During this period, the family began to rise in local prominence through strategic land ownership and involvement in the agricultural economy of the West Country. As they settled into the social fabric of Dorset, members of the family became known for their administrative roles and their influence within the local community. This early foundation allowed the Damers to transition from modest landowners into a family of growing political and economic importance throughout the following decades.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dame
Derived from the Latin domina meaning lady or mistress of the house.
This name
DamerA topographic name for someone who lived near a church or religious house.
also spelled
Dammer
Damaer
Dammere
Related arms
Amorysame arms
Dammertvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B (Cours et juridictions)
Archives départementales du Finistère, Série E (Familles et seigneuries)
Dupuy, Roger, La Bretagne sous la Révolution et l'Empire, 2004
Le Gall, Jean-Marie, Les Bretons et l'histoire, 2012
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
