FAMILY MASSETTI: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Massetti

Coat of arms and family crest of Massetti.

Genealogy of family Massetti, origin of Massetti, provenance of the family name Massetti.

History and meaning for Massetti.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Massetti have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Massetti.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Massetti:

1) The origin of the family name Massetti.

2) The meaning of the family name Massetti.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Massetti.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Massetti.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

It is known that the Massetti have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Italy.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Massetti:

* Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, by Gofredo di Crollalanza.

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The family name Massetti appears in the "Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti", by Gofredo di Crollalanza, which collects the stories and coats of more than 18,000 Italian and other surnames, but rooted in Italy, among them, the history, heraldry and shield or shields of the surname Massetti. This book is the result of long and patient searches for almost three decades, which almost represents the life of the author; It is based on the heraldic, genealogical, chivalric and nobiliary science that the author has acquired with the foundation of the Italian Heraldic Academy and the publication of the newspaper "Giornale araldico-genealogical". Surnames, such as Massetti, are recorded in alphabetical order. The work also includes weapons, heraldry and history of the surname Massetti, which includes historical data of the family with its location, its titles, etc.

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) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

2) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.

3) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* SUN: The Sun is a symbol of Sovereigns and Kings, those who with their power vivify the entire State; It is an emblem of Eternity, Greatness, Power, Providence, Illustrious Nobility and Magnificence.

* WALL: The Wall represents the Noble Heart of the Knight, in which no betrayal or disloyalty can enter.

* HOLM: The Holm Oak is a symbol of Strong and Constant Spirit in heroic actions and courageous undertakings.

* HORSE: The Horse is considered the symbol of war, representing Boldness and Speed in Action.

* LANCE: The Lance represents Strength with Prudence.

* bandaNOusar: La Banda es símbolo del tahalí, con que los Caballeros sujetaban su espada y también de la banda de color que usaban sobre su armadura los Generales y Capitanes.

* PEACOCK: The Peacock, by its head denotes Prudence; for his chest, of gold and sapphire, Loyalty, Fidelity and Zeal; in the hidden and submissive of his steps, Secret, and in the terribly out of tune voice of his singing, Terror of enemies.

* KNIGHT: The Knight symbolizes the Nobility.

* The family name Massetti 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 Massetti as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Massetti

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