A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kandler family of Germany.
Reg. 8392 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 parti de gu. et d'arg.; à une fleur-de-lis de l'un en l'autre; aux 2 et 3 parti d'azur et d'or, au lion de l'un en l'autre, celui du 3 cont. Deux cq., le 1 cour. C.: 1° une fleur-de-lis partie de gu. et d'arg., entre un vol coupé de gu. sur arg; l. d'arg. et de gu.; 2° un lion iss., parti d'azur et d'or; entre deux prob., coupées alt. d'azur et d'or; l. d'or et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1790
Where the Kandler Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Kandler arms are recorded
The Kandler arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1790.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Germany when the Kandler 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 Kandler Family in Germany
The surname Kandler is an occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kandel," which refers to a vessel, pitcher, or tankard. Historically, this name was given to individuals who worked as pewterers or makers of drinking vessels. By the year 1790, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the Bavarian region. During this period, these families were often integrated into the local craft guilds that governed trade and production in Bavarian towns. As skilled artisans, members of the Kandler family contributed to the regional economy by crafting essential household items for both daily use and public gatherings. This professional legacy reflects the importance of trade specialization in the social structure of eighteenth-century Bavaria.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kandel
A Middle High German term referring to a water conduit or pipe.
This name
KandlerAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of wooden vessels or pipes.
also spelled
Kandeler
Candler
Related arms
Kanndlervariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, General-Landes-Archivalien, Steuer- und Katasterunterlagen, 1790
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
