A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glon family of France.
Reg. 6153 · French, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. à deux clés d'arg., posées en pals, l'une sur l'autre; au 2 d'azur à la moitié d'une étoile à six rais d'or, mouv. du parti.”
FranceToulouse, c. 1663
Where the Glon Arms Were Recorded
Toulouse
Map of France showing where the Glon arms are recorded
The Glon arms were recorded in Toulouse, c. 1663.
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 XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Glon 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 Glon Family in France
The family name Glon has deep roots in the historic city of Toulouse, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1663. During the seventeenth century, Toulouse was a bustling center of trade and culture in southern France, known for its distinct regional identity and its role as a hub for the textile and dye industries. Families living in the city at this time often worked as skilled artisans, merchants, or local officials who helped manage the daily affairs of the growing urban population. Because the name appears in local documentation from this period, it suggests that the Glon family was well-established within the social fabric of the city. Over time, the family likely navigated the shifting political landscape of the Languedoc region, contributing to the local community through their trade and civic participation. By remaining in such a prominent city, the early members of the Glon family were part of the vibrant history that defined the development of southern France during the age of the monarchy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
glon
Old French term referring to a round or swollen object.
This name
GlonA nickname for a person with a round face or stout physique.
also spelled
Glon
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Haute-Garonne, Registres paroissiaux de Toulouse, 1663
Wolff, Philippe, Histoire de Toulouse, 1974
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
