We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
This family name Cigala (comtes) held the title of COUNT or VISCOUNT that his name indicates. It is therefore a noble family.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Cigala (comtes):
1) The origin of the family name Cigala (comtes).
2) The meaning of the family name Cigala (comtes).
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Cigala (comtes).
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Cigala (comtes).
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Cigala (comtes):
* Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap. Contains blazons, descriptions and drawings of coats of arms, crests, origins of family names and nobility
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The coats of arms and family crests with meaning for the family name Cigala (comtes) are collected in the Armorial General by Johan Baptiste Rietstap, this work is the greatest work of heraldry ever written and drawn, with more than 100,000 family names from around the world (English, Scotish, Welsh, Spanish, French, Italians, Poles, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.), among which is the name Cigala (comtes), arranged alphabetically, and DRAWN, including a heraldic handbook with drawings, a complete glossary of terms, a supplement and an appendix. Complete description the coat of arms Cigala (comtes), and origin for the family name Cigala (comtes), nobiliary titles of the family name Cigala (comtes) and of the concession dates. The text where the family name Cigala (comtes) appears is in the second edition, expanded and revised from 1884-1887.
The family crest and coat of arms of Cigala (comtes) appears in Rietstap Armorial General that is a multi-volume work on the coats-of-arms of the world; it is both monumental and without equal, and is the most exhaustive undertaking of its kind. The Armorial General is the most authoritative work on the coats-of-arms in the world. The descriptions of the arms cover those of more than 100,000 families, included Cigala (comtes) alphabetically arranged and accurately described.In addition to a full description of the arms for Cigala (comtes), most entries identify the nationality of the arms bearer, titles of Cigala (comtes), and the date his title was conferred. The basic text was established with the publication of the second edition, corrected and enlarged, of 1884-1887. This most important reference work contains the shields of thousands of Coats of Arms covering the whole world, arranged alphabetically under surnames, as Cigala (comtes).One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.
Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:
1) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
2) AZURE: Blue color that symbolizes Justice, Zeal, Truth, Loyalty, Charity and Beauty.
3) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* FESS: The Fess represents the Noble Heart of the Knight, into which no betrayal or disloyalty can enter.
* PALM: The Palm Tree symbolizes Victory and Triumph.
* TURTLE: The Turtle is one of the most noble figures, being a symbol of the Knight who retires late from combat, facing his enemy until the last moment, trusting in his own strength.
* PINE: The Pine, due to its elevation, is a symbol of Noble and enlightened Thoughts and due to its resinous nature, suitable for burning, of a Fiery Heart in avenging family outrages.
* PORCUPINE: The Porcupine is a symbol of Strength against danger, because it closes in on itself and defends itself with its own weapons (quills).
* MERMAID: The Mermaid is a symbol of Eloquence and Seduction.
* CROWN: The Crown is a symbol of Royal or Seigniorial Authority and Dignity or Honorary Badge.
* RAVEN: The Raven is a symbol of the Bold and Courageous Spirit that risks itself in defense of its benefactors.
* The family name Cigala (comtes) appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/
Heraldry for family name Cigala (comtes) as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Cigala (comtes)
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