Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Baron de Coucy
Baron de Coucy – The history of the Coucy house
The history of Coucy began on a limestone promontory in Picardy. Around 920, the Archbishop of Reims had a fortification built there. In 1079, the rule passed to Enguerrand I, with whom the line of the Sires de Coucy began its rise. Between the royal domain, Champagne, and Flanders, the lords built a network of castles and vassals.
Enguerrand II. took part in the Second Crusade. His son Raoul I., Lord of Marle, fell at Akkon in 1191. Such long journeys linked Coucy with the wider world, while endowments at Prémontré and other monasteries defined the region. The famous motto summed up the self-confidence of the house: not to be a king, prince, duke or count – but the Sire de Coucy.
Enguerrand III embodied this claim particularly impressively. He fought at Bouvines in 1214 and, around 1220, had one of the most formidable fortresses in the Low Countries built. The donjon dwarfed many royal towers; the palace, ring walls, and fortifications encompassed more than thirty towers. Coucy was a fortress and a splendid residence at the same time.
In the 14th century, Enguerrand VII transformed the castle into a magnificent palace. After France’s defeat at Poitiers, he came to England as a hostage and married Isabella, a daughter of King Edward III. Later, he served as a diplomat, governor of Picardy, and grand vizier to Charles V of France. His career took him all over Europe; after the Siege of Nicopolis, he died in captivity in 1397.
His daughters Marie and Isabelle continued the legacy. Marie sold Coucy to Louis d’Orléans, brother of Charles VI, thus passing the rule into the possession of the Valois-Orléans and later becoming part of the Crown domain. The magnificent ruins and preserved Urkunden still preserve the bold spirit of the Lords of Coucy.
Sources: Centre des monuments nationaux, National Library of France, Archives départementales of Aisne, Library of Soissons
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Family coat of arms Baron de Coucy
Historical coat of arms of the House of Coucy. Blazon: Six-pointed, divided by a wedge and red.
The shield shows six horizontal stripes, alternating between blue-silver Feh and red. The representative versions bear a French baron's crown.
That Coat of arms the powerful medieval lords of Coucy were already attested by seals and glass paintings from the 13th century.
Sources: Armorials of the families of Picardy, Metropolitan Museum Journal, medieval French armorials. Excerpts from History
Overview of your title package
What the title of nobility contains
Discover the fascination of historical noble titles. With each appointment, you receive a first-class package that perfectly combines tradition, personal recognition, and stylish representation:
Your certificate
Authentic design with a historic flair: For each region, we create a certificate of appointment in the distinctive, country-specific style – complete with the appropriate coat of arms of your chosen title.
Share this special moment: Upon request, you will receive a free partner certificate and certificates for your children, so that the whole family can participate in the tradition.
Your own coat of arms
Each title comes with the corresponding historical coat of arms, which you receive as a high-resolution file. You can use it completely freely in private and professional contexts – whether on letterhead, business cards, or seals.
The Companion Book
The book „My Title“ takes you in detail into the multifaceted world of your new aristocratic title and offers valuable practical tips for everyday life, stylish guidance, and background information on history.
Our accessories
Golden ID Card
Crafted from premium aluminum in business card format, the gold ID Card makes your title look stylish and mobile.
Gold coins
Fine gold and silver-plated medallions combine coats of arms, names and titles in a glossy, unique design.
Emblem stamp
The self-inking stamp quickly, cleanly and precisely transfers your personal emblem onto letterhead paper.
My own wine
Choose fine red or white wine with an elegant, personalized label for a stylish look.
Wappen Gläser
The masterfully engraved wine glasses display their coat of arms, name and title in stunning brilliance.
Precision pliers
The elegant embossing pliers embellishes letterheads or documents with a tactile, colourless relief embossing.
Honorary membership
Membership of the Noble Society Institute enriches your title with another dimension of exclusive representation. Validated by a magnificent certificate in your name, with no ongoing fees or obligations.
