A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sickles family of Belgium.
Reg. 2882 · Belgian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
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 faucilles d'arg, emm. d'or, le tranchant dentelé. C.: un calice d'or, entre deux têtes et cols de grue affr. d'arg., bq. de gu., plongeant le bec dans le calice.”
BelgiumGand, c. 1737
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Map of Belgium showing where the Sickles arms are recorded
The Sickles arms were recorded in Gand, c. 1737.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Belgium when the Sickles arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Belgium.
Origin & History of the Sickles Family in Belgium
The family name Sickles has roots that trace back to the Low Countries, specifically within the region of Ghent. Historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Ghent by 1737, living in a time when the area was a center for trade and craftsmanship. The name itself is often linked to occupational or locational origins, reflecting the way families were identified in European communities during the eighteenth century. As these individuals moved through the changing political landscapes of the era, they carried their family identity into new regions. This migration helped the name transition from its local roots in Ghent to a broader presence in the international community. By studying these early records, we gain a clearer picture of how the family established its foundations before moving toward their later history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sikel
A Germanic term referring to a sickle or curved reaping blade.
This name
SicklesAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a reaper or harvester.
also spelled
Sickel
van Sicklen
Sickles
van Sickel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Gent, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand, 1737
De Smet, A., Geschiedenis van Gent, 1968
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sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
