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:
- Prince Jan Karaszewicz-Tokarzewski (1885–1954) — Ukrainian diplomat and heraldry historian
- Kristinas Astikas
- Radvila Astikas
- Zbigniew Brzeziński
- Teodor Narbutt, historian, military engineer
- Radziwiłł family
- Tadeusz Jordan-Rozwadowski, Austrian & Polish General & Politician, first chief of the modern Polish General Staff 1918-1919 & 1920–1924, major contributor to victory at the Battle of Warsaw, one of the founders of the modern Polish state.
- Michał Karaszewicz-Tokarzewski
- Mikołaj Trąba
- Russanowski Trąba
- Rusianowski Trąba
Gallery
Variations
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Adamowicz (odm.) -
Bernatowicz (odm.) -
Coat of arms of the Radziwiłł family. The family motto was "Bóg nam radzi" (God advises us)
Cities and villages
Other
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Traby coat of arms in Baranow-Sandomierski castle -
See also
External links
- J. Lyčkoŭski. "Belarusian Nobility Coats of Arms". (in English)
- "Armorial of Belarusian Nobility". (in English)
Bibliography
- Alfred Znamierowski: Herbarz rodowy. Warszawa: Świat Książki, 2004, s. 172. ISBN 83-7391-166-9.
- Tadeusz Gajl: Herbarz polski od średniowiecza do XX wieku : ponad 4500 herbów szlacheckich 37 tysięcy nazwisk 55 tysięcy rodów. L&L, 2007, s. 406–539. ISBN 978-83-60597-10-1.
References
- ^ Andrzej Kulikowski: Wielki herbarz rodów polskich. Warszawa: Świat Książki, 2005, s. 306. ISBN 83-7391-523-0.
- ^ Antoni Prochaska: Materyały archiwalne wyjęte głównie z metryki litewskiej od 1348 do 1607 roku. J. Sewer Hr. Dunin Borkowski, 1890.
- ^ Antoni Prochaska: Materyały archiwalne wyjęte głównie z metryki litewskiej od 1348 do 1607 roku. J. Sewer Hr. Dunin Borkowski, 1890.
- ^ Antoni Prochaska: Materyały archiwalne wyjęte głównie z metryki litewskiej od 1348 do 1607 roku. J. Sewer Hr. Dunin Borkowski, 1890.
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