Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Hou of Jin
Marquis of Jin
The history of the Jin ruling dynasty begins at the beginning of the Zhou period. King Cheng transferred an area in the valley of the Fen River, in present-day Shanxi, to his younger brother Tang Shuyu. Shuyu's son Xie named the land Jin and continued the lineage as Marquis. Since the family descended from the Zhou royal family, they bore the old family name Ji like this.
As early as the 8th century BC, Marquis Wen played a brilliant role. When the western center of the Zhou was shaken, he supported King Ping and helped the transition to the eastern capital of Luoyi. Thus, Jin soon proved to be a reliable pillar of the royal order.
After internal family disputes, Duke Wu united the two lines of the country in the 7th century BC. Shortly thereafter, the house’s most famous episode began: Prince Chong’er spent many years traveling and meeting courtiers, alliances, and people. In 636 BC, he returned and ruled as Duke Wen. With the wise selection of his advisors and the victory at Chengpu, he led Jin to the top of the princely world. The Zhou king honored him as the hegemon.
His successors also kept Jin a significant power for a long time. Major noble families such as Zhao, Wei, and Han increasingly assumed responsibilities in the military and administration. Eventually, these followers became independent political entities. In 403 BC, the Zhou king recognized their leaders as their own regional princes; Jin gradually integrated them into the three successor states of Han, Zhao, and Wei.
The Ji family left an impressive legacy. Over many generations, they combined royal lineage, flexible alliance politics, and a remarkable ability to innovate. The stories of Margrave Wen and Duke Wen made Jin a symbol of loyalty, perseverance, and the successful reinvention of life after difficult years.
Sources: Chinese Text Project, ChinaKnowledge, Indiana University, Wikipedia
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Hou Family Coat of Arms of Jin
On a dark patinated jade-decorated bronze plate the golden sign 晉; on the sides two symmetrical Zhou-era bronze bells, above a bronze rank insignia and red-brown silk ribbons.
Jin was a major state of the Zhou period. The preserved Jinhou-Su bells are directly linked to a historical governor of Jin; a European Wappensystem did not exist.
Sources: Jin (Chinese state), Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica, ChinaKnowledge
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.
