A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kola family of Germany.
Reg. 1866 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à un homme, iss. par les genoux, hab. de sa., coiffé d'un chapeau du même, portant sur son épaule une hallebarde d'arg. C.: l'homme iss., entre un vol d'or.”
GermanyRatisbonne, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Kola arms are recorded
The Kola arms were recorded in Ratisbonne, 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 Kola 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 Kola Family in Germany
The family name Kola has deep roots tied to the historic city of Ratisbonne, which is known today as Regensburg, Germany. By the year 1765, members of the Kola family were already established residents in this bustling trade center along the Danube River. During the eighteenth century, Ratisbonne served as the seat of the Perpetual Diet of the Holy Roman Empire, making it a place where merchants, diplomats, and skilled workers gathered from across Europe. Families living in the city at this time were often involved in the local guilds or the administrative work required to keep such an important political hub running smoothly. While the name Kola may have evolved from older linguistic roots in the region, its presence in Ratisbonne suggests that the family was part of the vibrant urban middle class that helped shape the city’s cultural and economic landscape during the late Enlightenment period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Nikolaus
Derived from Greek words for victory and people.
This name
KolaA short form or variant often associated with the victory of the people.
also spelled
Kollaehe
Kollaehh
Kollaehee
Kola
Kolla
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
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