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.Valery Pazdniakou (2005). Digital Encyclopedia: "Grand Duchy of Lithuania" (in Belarusian). Vol. 1. Grand Duchy of Lithuania: Encyclopedia. p. 684. .
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
Zbigniew z Brzezia Przecław Lanckoroński Stanisław Lanckoroński
Mykolas Kęsgaila Stanislovas Kęsgaila
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. .