A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Redlich family of Germany.
Reg. 9422 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 une colonne d'arg., la partie supérieure tronquée. C.: une étoile d'or; entre un vol, d'or et d'azur. L. d'arg. et d'azur. D.: AEQUAM MEMENTO REBUS IN ARDUIS SERVARE MENTEM.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Redlich arms are recorded
The Redlich arms were recorded in Germany, 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 Redlich 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 Redlich Family in Germany
The surname Redlich originates from the Middle High German word *redelich*, which translates to honest, upright, or sincere. During the Middle Ages, names like this were often given as nicknames to describe a person’s character or reputation within their community. By the time members of the family were documented in Bavaria in 1765, the name had become a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Families with this name were typically part of the common citizenry, often working as skilled tradespeople or farmers in the rural regions of southern Germany. Because the name reflects a positive moral trait, it suggests that early ancestors were likely respected figures who valued integrity in their daily dealings. Over the centuries, the family established deep roots in the Bavarian landscape, contributing to the local economy and social structure long before modern record-keeping systems were fully standardized.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
redlich
Middle High German adjective meaning honest, upright, or virtuous.
This name
RedlichA descriptive nickname for an honorable, sincere, or righteous person.
also spelled
Redliche
Redlik
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
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
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