Zadora coat of arms

Zadora (Płomień, Płomienie, Płomieńczyk) is a Polish coat of arms which was used by many szlachta families in the former territories of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

History

The earliest mentions of the coat of arms date back to the late 14th century. It was used in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania after the Union of Horodło.

Blazon

Within a blue field is the singular head of a silver lion facing left, with flames issued from its mouth. There is a silver helm, upon which a blue torse sits with blue and white mantling originating from it. Resting on the torse is a golden crown, crested with the similar head of the silver lion, with flames also issuing from its mouth.

Notable bearers

Notable bearers of this Coat of Arms include:

• Lanckoroński family
• Zbigniew z Brzezia
• Przecław Lanckoroński
• Stanisław Lanckoroński
• Mykolas Kęsgaila
• Stanislovas Kęsgaila

Variations

See also

• Polish heraldry
• Heraldic family
• Armorial of Polish nobility

Notes

Bibliography

• 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. .