A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fester family of Germany.
Reg. 2514 · German, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cloudDivine favour, and mystery
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'azur à la fasce d'or, acc. en chef d'une nuée d'arg. et en p. d'une étoile d'or. C.: une étoile d'or, entre deux prob. coupées alt. d'azur et d'or.”
GermanyFrancfort s, c. 1765
Where the Fester Arms Were Recorded
Francfort s
Map of Germany showing where the Fester arms are recorded
The Fester arms were recorded in Francfort s, c. 1765.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Fester arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Fester Family in Germany
The family name Fester traces its roots to the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive occupational or personal name. By the mid-eighteenth century, historical records confirm that members of the Fester family were established residents of Frankfurt. During this era, Frankfurt served as a major center for trade and finance, attracting families who often worked as skilled artisans or merchants. Living in such a bustling city suggests that the early Festers were part of a growing middle class that helped shape the local economy and urban culture. As the family settled into their lives in Frankfurt, they became integrated into the social fabric of the city, contributing to the development of the region through their daily work and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
fest
Germanic term meaning firm, solid, or steadfast.
This name
FesterA descriptive occupational or character name for someone who is reliable, steady, or physically strong.
also spelled
Vester
Festar
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Institut für Stadtgeschichte Frankfurt am Main, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Frankfurt am Main
Kühn, Konrad, Die Frankfurter Einwohner im 18. Jahrhundert, 1952
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cloudDivine favour, and mystery
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cloudDivine favour, and mystery
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
