Wadwicz coat of arms
| Wadwicz | |
|---|---|
 Battle cry: | |
| Details | |
| Alternative names | Wadwic |
| Earliest mention | 1404 |
| Towns | |
| Families | Adamkiewicz, Adamkowicz, Ancewicz, Anglicki, Borejsza, Boski, Kamieniecki, Łodziata, Łojba, Matyaszewicz, Mężyk, Mondigird, Mondigirdowicz, Mondygiert, Mongird, Monkierski, Montygerd, Montygerdowicz, Montygierd, Nadarzyński, Naruszewicz, Okuszkowicz, Roska, Roski, Roszkiewicz, Stankiewicz, Stankowski, Stańkowski, Wadwicz, Wandałowicz, Węcławowicz, Węcławski, Węsławowicz, Węsławski, Wirułowicz, Wołczek |
Wadwicz is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by several szlachta families in the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.[1]
History
Wawdicz coat of arms in Baranow-Sandomierski castle
A knight called Wadwicz was dispatched twice in a delegation by King Boleslaw Krywousty or "Wrymouth," 1102-1138. While returning the second time this knight was plunged into the depths during a storm at sea, and he drowned. In reward for his services King Boleslaw bestowed this shield upon his successors.
Notable bearers
Notable bearers of this coat of arms include:
- Jan Mężyk z Dąbrowy
- Pietrasz Montygerdowicz
- Adam Naruszewicz
See also
References
- ↑ Alfred Znamierowski: Herbarz rodowy. Warszawa: Świat Książki, 2004, s. 174. ISBN 83-7391-166-9.
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