A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Isabel family of Sweden.
Reg. 8690 · Swedish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
swordJustice, and military honour
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
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 un sabre d'arg., garni d'or, posé en fasce, acc. de six glands effeuillés d'or aux coques de sin., les queues en bas, rangés en deux fasces, 3 en chef et 3 en p. L'écu bordé d'or. C.: trois glands accostés d'or aux coques de sin., tigés et feuillés de sin. L. d'azur, d'arg. et d'or.”
Swedenc. 1592
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
Map of Sweden showing where the Isabel arms are recorded
The Isabel arms were recorded in Sweden, c. 1592.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Stockholm.
Stockholm held the Swedish court and the House of Nobility, where every noble family's arms were entered and kept. Families ennobled for service registered there, which is why so many are recorded around the city.
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 Sweden in this period.
John III of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
John III of Sweden
1568–1592
Reigning in Sweden when the Isabel arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Sweden
In Sweden, a coat of arms belonged to a noble family as a whole rather than just one individual. These arms were passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants. Younger branches of the family used the same shield without needing to change it. This system ensured that the entire lineage shared the same identity and status under the law.
Granting authority
The Riddarhuset, or House of Nobility, regulated all noble coats of arms in Sweden under royal authority.
How they got arms
Families received their coats of arms through royal grants of nobility which were then officially registered with the House.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Swedish House of Nobility register starting in the year 1626.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Sweden.
Origin & History of the Isabel Family in Sweden
The name Isabel traces its origins to the medieval period as a variant of Elizabeth, carrying the meaning of being pledged to God. By the late sixteenth century, the name had traveled across Europe and established a presence in the bustling port city of Stockholm. Records confirm that family members bearing this name were living in the Swedish capital as early as 1592. During this era, Stockholm was a growing center of trade and political influence under the Vasa dynasty. Families living there at the time were often part of the emerging merchant class or served in the royal administration. The presence of the Isabel name in these early city registers suggests that the family was well-integrated into the urban life and social fabric of Sweden during a time of significant national expansion.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Elisheba
Hebrew for my God is an oath or my God is abundance.
This name
IsabelA variant of Elizabeth signifying a person dedicated to God or pledged to the divine.
also spelled
Sable
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stockholms stadsarkiv (Stockholm City Archives), Stockholms stads tänkeböcker 1592
Hellquist, Elof, Svensk etymologisk ordbok, 1922
Lundholm, Kjell, Stockholms historia före 1700, 1987
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
swordJustice, and military honour
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
swordJustice, and military honour
acornAntiquity and strength from small beginnings
