A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lemus family of Germany.
Reg. 3191 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“De gu. à la bande d'azur, acc. de douze bes. d'or, six au-dessus et les six autres au-dessous de la bande, rangés en bandes trois et trois. Cq. cour. C.: une étoile d'or, entre un vol d'arg. L. d'azur et de gu.”
GermanyBreslau, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Lemus arms are recorded
The Lemus arms were recorded in Breslau, c. 1765.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Lemus 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 Lemus Family in Germany
The surname Lemus carries a rich history that traces back to the heart of Europe during the eighteenth century. Historical records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in the region of Bavaria by 1765. During this period, Bavaria was a collection of territories undergoing significant social and agricultural changes under the rule of the Wittelsbach dynasty. Families like the Lemus group often lived in rural communities where they contributed to the local economy through farming or skilled trade work. As the name spread through the German-speaking lands, it became a marker of a family that navigated the shifting political landscapes of the Holy Roman Empire. Over time, the name traveled beyond these original borders as family members sought new opportunities in different regions, eventually carrying their heritage across international boundaries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Limes
Latin term for a boundary, limit, or fortified frontier line.
This name
LemusRefers to a person who lived near a boundary or a fortified border region.
also spelled
Lemus
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
