A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edler family of Austria.
Reg. 5979 · Austrian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à un mont d'arg., posé sur une terrasse du même, ladite terrasse ch. de trois canots mal-ordonnés du même; au 2 coupé d'arg. sur un mur crén. au nat., percé d'une porte d'arg., les créneaux supp. une aigle de sa., tenant de sa serre dextre une épée au nat.; au 3 de gu. au chev. d'or. Cq. cour. C.: deux banderoles, d'arg. et de gu., attachées à des lances de tournoi d'or, passées en saut.; entre un vol de sa. L.: à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1756
Where the Edler Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Edler arms are recorded
The Edler arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1756.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1756
Granting Authority for the Edler Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Austria when the Edler arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Edler Family in Austria
The surname Edler has deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly within the mountainous landscape of Tyrol. Historically, the term "Edler" functioned as a title of nobility that identified a person as a member of the lower aristocracy. It translates roughly to "noble" or "of noble rank." By the year 1756, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the Tyrolean region. During this era, the name often served to distinguish individuals who held specific land rights or administrative roles within local communities. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of the Alpine valleys, where they contributed to the unique cultural development of the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Edel
Germanic term meaning noble, aristocratic, or of high birth.
This name
EdlerRefers to a person of noble status or a high-ranking official in medieval society.
also spelled
Edler Edlersberg
Edler
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kohl, Wilhelm. Die Edelleute in Tirol. 1982
Tiroler Landesarchiv. Tiroler Familiennamen und ihre Herkunft. 1995
Wiesflecker, Hermann. Geschichte Tirols. 1988
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
