A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the del Conte family of Italy.
Reg. 5640 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un chevalier, arm. de toutes pièces, coiffé d'un casque fermé panaché de cinq pl. d'aut., alt. de gu. et d'azur, tenant de sa main dextre une bannière flottante à sen. de gu. ch. de trois lions léopardés d'or, l'un sur l'autre, monté sur un cheval galopant de sa., bridé d'or, recouvert d'une housse de gu. semée de lions léopardés d'or.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the del Conte Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the del Conte arms are recorded
The del Conte arms were recorded in Milan, 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 del Conte 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 del Conte Family in Italy
The surname Del Conte is deeply rooted in the social structure of Northern Italy, specifically within the Lombardy region. The name translates literally to "of the Count," suggesting that the earliest families to carry this title were likely associated with the household or the administrative staff of a local nobleman. By the year 1775, records confirm that the family was well-established in Milan, a city that served as a major cultural and economic hub during the Enlightenment. At this time, Milan was under the influence of the Austrian Habsburg Empire, which brought significant administrative reforms and a focus on census-taking. Families like the Del Contes often played active roles in the city's professional life, contributing to the vibrant urban culture that defined Milanese society during the late eighteenth century. Their presence in the city during this era reflects a history of stability and integration into the evolving social fabric of Northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Comes
A Latin term for a companion or attendant to a ruler.
This name
del ConteRefers to someone who served a count or lived under the jurisdiction of a nobleman.
also spelled
del Cont
del Contee
Conte
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Cattaneo, Carlo, Notizie naturali e civili su la Lombardia, 1844
Romani, Roberto, Sensibility and Economics in the Thought of Adam Smith, 2005
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Censimento generale dello Stato di Milano, 1775
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
knightChivalry and service in arms
knightChivalry and service in arms
