A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Virdi family of Italy.
Reg. 1064 · Italian, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à un senestrochère, paré de gu., mouv. du flanc, soutenant un chou de sin., surm. d'une étoile d'or; au 2 d'arg. à trois bandes de sa.”
ItalyCrémone, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Virdi arms are recorded
The Virdi arms were recorded in Crémone, c. 1775.
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.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Virdi 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 Virdi Family in Italy
The Virdi family name traces its roots to the northern Italian region of Lombardy, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the city of Cremona by 1775. During the late 18th century, Cremona was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship, particularly famous for its long history of violin making and agricultural commerce. Families living in this area during this period were often deeply connected to the local guild systems or land management, which helped them establish a stable presence in the community. As the family settled into the social fabric of the city, they became part of the local demographic that navigated the transition from the late Renaissance traditions to the changing political landscape of the Napoleonic era. This early residency in Cremona suggests that the Virdi family was well-integrated into the urban life of one of Italy's most culturally significant cities during a time of great regional development.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Viridis
Latin term meaning green or flourishing.
This name
VirdiA topographic or occupational name referring to someone who lived near green pastures or a verdant area.
also spelled
Verdy
Verdee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Cremona, Stato civile della Restaurazione, Comune di Cremona
Valenti, F., Storia di Cremona, 1976
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
