A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Veeser family of Germany.
Reg. 0735 · German, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
foxWit and wisdom in defence
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 sa. à la bande d'or, ch. d'un renard courant d'arg. C.: un demi-vol aux armes de l'écu. L. d'or et de sa.”
GermanyRatisbonne, c. 1765
Where the Veeser Arms Were Recorded
Ratisbonne
Map of Germany showing where the Veeser arms are recorded
The Veeser arms were recorded in Ratisbonne, c. 1765.
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.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Veeser 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 Germany.
Origin & History of the Veeser Family in Germany
The family name Veeser is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of southern Germany, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the city of Ratisbonne, known today as Regensburg, by the year 1765. During the eighteenth century, Ratisbonne served as a significant political hub as the permanent seat of the Perpetual Diet of the Holy Roman Empire. Families living in this city often occupied roles connected to the bustling trade routes along the Danube River or provided essential services to the imperial administration. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or occupational descriptors common to the Bavarian region. By establishing their presence in such a prominent urban center during this era, the early Veesers were part of a vibrant community that balanced traditional craftsmanship with the shifting political tides of central Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Vese
A Middle High German term referring to a meadow or pasture.
This name
VeeserAn occupational or topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a meadow.
also spelled
Wiesar
Wyser
Wieserr
Veeser
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Reichsstadt Regensburg, Akten der Stadtverwaltung
Stadtarchiv Regensburg, Bürgeraufnahmen und Zunftregister der Stadt Regensburg
Zimmermann, Paul, Regensburg im 18. Jahrhundert: Eine Stadtgeschichte, 1982
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
foxWit and wisdom in defence
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
foxWit and wisdom in defence
