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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
Przedbor z Brzezia
Zbigniew z Brzezia
Przecław Lanckoroński
Stanisław Lanckoroński
Mikołaj Lanckoroński z Brzezia
Mykolas Kęsgaila
Stanislovas Kęsgaila
Michał Szweycer
Wojciech Łączkowski
Paweł Łączkowski




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. ISBN 978-83-60597-10-1.

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