A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Reichert family of Germany.
Reg. 5049 · German, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
ostrichWilling obedience and serious thought
lionCourage, strength and royalty
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 de gu. à une autruche, tenant en son bec un fer-à-cheval, le tout au nat., l'autruche du 1 cont.; aux 2 et 3 coupé: a. d'azur au lion naiss. d'or; b. d'or à trois épis au nat., posés en éventail; à la fasce d'arg., ch. de trois étoiles d'or, br. sur le coupé. Cq. cour. C.: les trois épis. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur. [Une branche ét., chevaliers du St.-Empire le 31 mars 1790, portait les mêmes armes, à la différence que les étoiles des 2e et 3e étaient de gu.]”
BavariaBade · Bavaria, c. 1790
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Map of Germany showing where the Reichert arms are recorded
The Reichert arms were recorded in Bavaria, c. 1790.
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 Reichert 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 Bavaria.
Origin & History of the Reichert Family in Germany
The surname Reichert originates from the Old High German name Ricohard, which combines the words for power and strength. Historically, this name was popular among the Germanic tribes and eventually evolved into a common family name as hereditary surnames became standard throughout Europe. By the late 18th century, the Reichert family had established a notable presence in the Bavarian region. During this period, families in Bavaria often lived in small agricultural communities where their lives were defined by the local landscape and the traditions of the Holy Roman Empire. As the name spread through the German-speaking lands, it became associated with families who worked as skilled craftsmen or farmers. These early ancestors helped build the social and economic foundations of their local villages long before the modern era of industrialization.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ricohart
Derived from Germanic elements meaning powerful ruler or strong brave heart.
This name
ReichertA hereditary surname denoting a descendant of someone possessing great strength, power, or a courageous nature.
also spelled
Reichart
Rykert
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
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
ostrichWilling obedience and serious thought
lionCourage, strength and royalty
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
ostrichWilling obedience and serious thought
lionCourage, strength and royalty
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
