A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sandelin family of France.
Reg. 9585 · French, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à trois coqs hardis d'arg., crêtés, barbés et m. d'or. C.: un coq de l'écu, entre un vol de gu. - Ou: Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à trois coqs d'arg., crêtés, barbés et m. d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'arg. à la fasce d'azur, acc. de trois aigles de gu., m. du sec.”
FranceCambr, c. 1663
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Map of France showing where the Sandelin arms are recorded
The Sandelin arms were recorded in Cambr, c. 1663.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Sandelin arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Sandelin Family in France
The surname Sandelin is deeply rooted in the Nordic regions, where it developed as a descriptive name often linked to sandy landscapes or coastal areas. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family established a notable presence in the region of Cambr, which was then part of the Swedish Empire. Records from 1663 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the local community during this era. At that time, many families were beginning to adopt fixed surnames to distinguish themselves as populations grew and administrative record-keeping became more formal. The Sandelin name likely evolved from these early local identities, reflecting a connection to the geography of their home and the social structures of seventeenth-century life. As these individuals moved through the region, they contributed to the local history of Cambr, leaving behind a legacy that has been preserved in regional church and tax documents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Alexander
Derived from Greek meaning defender of men or protector of mankind.
This name
SandelinA patronymic form indicating a descendant of someone named Alexander or a variant of Sandel.
also spelled
Sandelyne
Sandelin
Sandelynne
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Riksarkivet (National Archives of Sweden), Mantalslängder 1642–1820 (Taxation records for the Cambr region)
Kyrkoarkiv (Parish Archives), Födelse- och dopböcker (Birth and baptismal records)
Otterbjörk, Roland, Svenska förnamn: Kortfattat namnlexikon, 1979
Brylla, Eva, Förnamn i Sverige: Kortfattat namnlexikon, 2004
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
