A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gazzola family of France.
Reg. 1032 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
palm treeVictory, and righteousness that flourishes
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 trois monts accostés d'or, sommés le premier d'une palme de sin., le deuxième d'une pie d'or surm. d'une étoile du même, et le troisième d'un chène au nat.”
Francec. 1725
Where the Gazzola Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Gazzola arms are recorded
The Gazzola arms were recorded in France, c. 1725.
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 Gazzola 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 Gazzola Family in France
The family name Gazzola traces its roots to northern Italy, where it emerged as a locative surname derived from the town of Gazzolo. By the early 18th century, members of the family had migrated from their ancestral lands and established a presence in the Brittany region of France. Records from 1725 confirm that these individuals were integrated into the local community, likely drawn to the area by trade routes or shifting political alliances that encouraged movement between the Italian states and the French provinces. As they settled in this new environment, the family adapted to the local culture while maintaining their distinct identity. This migration highlights the mobility of families during the 1700s, as people frequently crossed borders to seek new opportunities in agriculture, commerce, or service.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gazza
A medieval Italian term referring to a magpie or chatterer.
This name
GazzolaA locative or occupational surname derived from the magpie, often denoting a talkative person.
also spelled
Gazolla
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archives départementales d’Ille-et-Vilaine. Série B: Cours et juridictions. 1725
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
palm treeVictory, and righteousness that flourishes
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
palm treeVictory, and righteousness that flourishes
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
oakGreat age, strength and steadfastness
