Trąby coat of arms

Trąby
Details
Battle cry various
Alternative names Brzezina, Trąby II, Trąby Odmienne, Tuba
Earliest mention 1398 (seal), 1388 (record)[1]
Families
Cities Dukla, Jordanów, Krnov, Limanowa, Węgrów, Zakliczyn
Gminas Gmina Lubień, Gmina Nieborów, Gmina Przygodzice, Gmina Siepraw, Gmina Sławatycze, Gmina Tokarnia

Trąby (Polish pronunciation: [ˈtrɔmbɨ], "Horns") is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by many szlachta (noble) families under the Kingdom of Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

History

The origin of the horn motif lies in the extent of lands conceded being determined by the distance a horn could be heard in all directions.

Blazon

Argent three bugle horns in triangle the mouthpieces conjoined in fess point Sable garnished, virolled and corded Or.

Notable bearers

Notable bearers of this coat of arms have included:

Gallery

Variations

Cities and villages

Other

See also

Bibliography

References

  1. Andrzej Kulikowski: Wielki herbarz rodów polskich. Warszawa: Świat Książki, 2005, s. 306. ISBN 83-7391-523-0.
  2. Antoni Prochaska: Materyały archiwalne wyjęte głównie z metryki litewskiej od 1348 do 1607 roku. J. Sewer Hr. Dunin Borkowski, 1890.
  3. Antoni Prochaska: Materyały archiwalne wyjęte głównie z metryki litewskiej od 1348 do 1607 roku. J. Sewer Hr. Dunin Borkowski, 1890.
  4. Antoni Prochaska: Materyały archiwalne wyjęte głównie z metryki litewskiej od 1348 do 1607 roku. J. Sewer Hr. Dunin Borkowski, 1890.
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