Description
Between 1156 and 1178, when the Utrecht city of Montfoort was built to protect against the expansion of the Counts of Holland, the then Bishop of Utrecht, Gottfried of Rhenen, appointed one of his ministerials as castellan of Montfoort. After four generations of their administration, the dominion passed to the Flanders family of De Rover through the daughter of the last castellan. The lords of the castle from this family, who went by the name of Van Montfoort, were burgraves who exercised considerable power in the area. The settlement around the castle received the town charter in 1329. There were regular conflicts with the sovereign, the bishop of Utrecht. This led, among other things, to a siege and capture of Montfoort by troops of the bishop in 1387. In the middle of the 15th century, the Montfoorts sided with the hooks in the Hook and Cod War, supporting the Dutch Countess James. In 1481, the Montfoorts lost the High Lordships of Purmerend-Purmerland and Polsbroek, as well as various other low and middle Lordships, to the Lords of Bergen from the House of Glymes. After ten reigning burgraves sprang from this dynasty, Montfoort came to the House of Merode by inheritance in 1545. In 1675 the family of De Merode-Van Montfoort died out with the death of Maximilian de Merode, who was killed in Montfoort Castle, which was stormed by French troops. After this event Montfoort came to Utrecht.
To the title also come all certificates for the whole family. You will receive the adjacent coat of arms as a PDF and optionally as a vector graphic. We are happy to adapt the coat of arms to your wishes, for example, color or symbols. The certificates come together in a presentation folder. We also enclose detailed information on the use of the title.
- Salutation: Serene Highness or Your Worship
- Man: Count
- Woman: Countess or Comtesse
- Son: Hereditary Count
- Daughter: Hereditary Countess or Comtesse
Discover our great and unique accessories that will perfectly complete your noble title
When you order an accessory, you will automatically receive all ordered certificates printed in a gift folder together with the printed booklet "Noble Society - My Noble Title".
You can order our accessories directly together with your noble title. In each noble title you will find the option "Shipping as PDF" or "Printing and shipping". Please choose print, then a menu will open where you can choose more items
Golden ID Card
The ID card has the size of a business card and is made of aluminum. The front is printed in gold color and contains your title and coat of arms. A wonderful accessory that should not be missing in any wallet of a nobleman. Use the ID Card for example also to "identify" yourself in the hotel or restaurant.
Honorary membership in the Noble Society Association
We confirm your honorary membership with a magnificent certificate. The membership does not include any subsequent costs, with the one-time contribution it is valid for life.
Coins - your own currency
On one side of the coins is shown the value. For the silver coins this is 1 thaler, for the gold coins 10 thalers. On the other side you will find prominently your coat of arms and your name and title.
Detail:
The coins have a diameter of 30mm and are silver or gold color, high gloss. Both sides are engraved by us with a high quality special engraving machine.
The value of the coins in Irish lord titles is taken from the medieval currency of Ireland:
1 Coróin corresponds to 5 Shillings = 1 Crown
1 Sabhran equals 20 Shillings = 1 Sovereign
Your own wine
You will receive either one or two bottles of red or white wine with your very own personal label. On this you will find your coat of arms, as well as your title and name. You will receive matching wine glasses engraved with your title, coat of arms and name.
Your coat of arms on stretcher frame
Coat of arms on stretcher frame is 60cm x 60cm and an incredible eye-catcher in the living room or office.
Embossing pliers with coat of arms
With the embossing pliers you can easily and stylishly emboss your stationery with your coat of arms
Self inking stamp with coat of arms
The stamp colors itself via the built-in ink pad. With this you can effortlessly stamp your coat of arms on your documents
Small set with mouse pad, keychain and bumper sticker
This set includes a mouse pad, a keychain and a bumper sticker, all printed or engraved with your coat of arms.
Details:
- Key ring: size about 8.5 x 3.4 cm, material: zinc alloy metal and textile label, high quality laser engraving.
- Car sticker: This sticker comes in the outline of your coat of arms and is specially processed so that it is resistant to outdoor use.
- Mouse pad with coat of arms: Textile mouse pad, 230 x 190 mm, thickness 5 mm
Wolfgang Brauer -
The site is extremely comprehensive and the purchase is delivered without any problems.
Tom Durr -
My dentist recently got married and got a Countess title. I mentioned to her that I would also like to have one and we came to the conclusion that you can buy one. I would not have thought of it alone, but I'm glad that it is possible :p
Fayme Meunier -
The site is extremely comprehensive and the purchase went off without a hitch.
Felix Eggers -
Decided on the title Countess van Montfoort and was so far satisfied with my purchase.
Dieter Kunze (verified owner) -
The title comes with certificates. We had the crest customized especially for our family because we always wanted a family crest. Was not a fan of the original, but the final product turned out quite well.
Maik Langner -
The city of Montfoort has a very interesting history! Have learned a lot more from the brochure, thank you!
Lilly nail -
Delivery was very fast and the quality of the certificate is super realistic!
Bianca Mueller -
Comtess is a really cool title. I have a pretty boring last name. It makes my name sound so much better!
Peter Kühnlein -
I bought a Graafen title here because I was looking for something special. I definitely found what I was looking for.
Anita Böck -
In itself top, delivery could have come faster with me.
Friedrich Roder -
Great site, dozens of titles to choose from and good service. Am very satisfied with everything!
Wolfram Heiber -
Sabine Kraft, Countess von Salier.
Since 4 weeks I wear this name and I am proud of it. I must say that I am perceived as a countess much more and better than without this title. I would now like to become better known as a photographer under this name.