FAQ
My name is e.g. Branković, can I use the coat of arms of that medieval family?
The answer is a simple “no”. None of the medieval nobility have direct male heirs that remained armigerous until today. A coat…
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- – Letter templates to write to the archives,
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Serbian heraldry FAQ
1. Does my family have a coat of arms?
No, most families in Serbia and the region were not armigerous due to the fact that the Ottoman Empire ruled the area. However certain families did get arms granted in service of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In general most families don’t have a coat of arms because it was a privilege held in medieval times by noble families.
2. How do I make sure my family does or doesn’t have a coat of arms?
The only way to make sure is to do genealogical research. Genealogy is a science based on facts so by doing research you will be able to discover if your family did or didn’t have a coat of arms. So before you start looking to get a coat of arms designed by someone make sure to do your genealogical research.
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How to start
How to start your genealogical research When you decided to start with your genealogical research the challenge begins. The genealogical world is…