A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sola family of Italy.
Reg. 1039 · Italian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“D'arg. à trois semelles de sa., 2 et 1, posées chacune en pal, acc. en chef de trois soleils de gu., rayonnants d'or, rangés en fasce, et en p. de trois étoiles (6) d'or, 2 accostant la troisième semelle et 1 en p. Cq. sans cimier. Brl. d'or et de gu. L. d'or et de gu. Le tout surm. d'un listel d'arg., inscrit de la D.: VIGILANS ET FIDELIS, en lettres de sa.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1788
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Map of Italy showing where the Sola arms are recorded
The Sola arms were recorded in Milan, c. 1788.
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 Italy in this period.
Paolo Renier
Sovereign of the period
Paolo Renier
1779–1789
Reigning in Italy when the Sola arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Sola Family in Italy
The name Sola has deep roots in the Lombardy region of Italy, where the family established a notable presence in Milan by the late 18th century. Historical records confirm that members of the Sola family were active residents of the city by 1788, a time when Milan was a bustling center of trade and cultural exchange under Austrian rule. The name itself is thought to be topographic in origin, likely derived from the Italian word for soil or ground, which suggests that the earliest ancestors were landowners or farmers who maintained a strong connection to the local landscape. As the family became more integrated into urban life, they transitioned from rural roots into the professional and administrative circles of Milanese society. This evolution reflects the broader social changes occurring in Northern Italy during the Enlightenment, as families moved from the countryside to contribute to the growing influence of major metropolitan hubs.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sol
Latin term for the sun or sunlight.
This name
SolaDerived from a topographic reference to a sunny or south-facing location.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato civile della Restaurazione
Archivio Storico Civico di Milano, Anagrafe storica
Emidio De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Carlo Capra, Il privilegio e lo scettro: Il patriziato milanese nello Stato di Milano, 2011
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sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
