Wadwicz coat of arms

Template:Short description Template:Infobox PolishCoA Wadwicz is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by several szlachta families in the times of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.<ref>Alfred Znamierowski: Herbarz rodowy. Warszawa: Świat Książki, 2004, s. 174. Template:ISBN.</ref>

History

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Wawdicz coat of arms in Baranow-Sandomierski castle

A knight called Wadwicz was dispatched twice in a delegation by King Boleslaw Krywousty or "Wrymouth," 1102-1138. While returning the second time this knight was plunged into the depths during a storm at sea, and he drowned. In reward for his services King Boleslaw bestowed this shield upon his successors.

Notable bearers

Notable bearers of this coat of arms include:

• Jan Mężyk z Dąbrowy
• Pietrasz Montygerdowicz
• Adam Naruszewicz

See also

• Polish heraldry
• Heraldry
• Coat of arms