A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Rukavina family of Austria.
Reg. 6073 · Austrian, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à un homme d'armes d'arg., la visière levée, le casque panaché, tenant de ses deux mains une lance de tournoi en bande: au 2 d'azur à un château masuré, posé sur un mont, le tout au nat. Cq. cour. C.: un bras, arm. d'arg., la main de carn. tenant une épée en bande; entre un vol de sa. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur.”
AustriaCroatie, c. 1800
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Map of Austria showing where the Rukavina arms are recorded
The Rukavina arms were recorded in Croatie, c. 1800.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
Town
Croatie
First recorded
1800
Granting Authority for the Rukavina Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
1792–1806
Reigning in Austria when the Rukavina arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Rukavina Family in Austria
The name Rukavina is deeply rooted in the historical regions of the Austrian Empire, particularly within the mountainous landscapes of Tyrol and the surrounding Balkan territories. By the early 1800s, family members were well-established in Tyrol, a region known for its strategic importance as a crossroads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean. The name itself is derived from the Slavic word "rukav," which translates to sleeve, suggesting that the original family members may have been associated with a specific type of trade, garment making, or a distinct style of dress. As the family moved through the diverse provinces of the empire, they often served in administrative or military roles that required them to settle in frontier regions. This mobility allowed the Rukavina name to spread across the borders of modern-day Austria and Croatia, where they became recognized as a prominent family with a long tradition of service and regional influence.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ruka
A Slavic term referring to the hand or arm.
This name
RukavinaDerived from a nickname for someone with a notable hand or arm.
also spelled
Rukavina
Rukavina-Widowgrad
Rukavina-Vidograd
Rukavina de Widograd
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Kruhek, Milan. Krajiške utvrde i obrana hrvatskog kraljevstva tijekom 16. stoljeća (1995)
Mažuran, Ive. Hrvati i Osmansko Carstvo (1998)
Austrian State Archives (Österreichisches Staatsarchiv), Hofkriegsrat: Militärakten
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
knightChivalry and service in arms
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
