Osel

The Osel family comes from a very old, noble bourgeois family, which formerly had its headquarters in the Silesian Jauer principality . Osel is probably with the family "Baruth, Anlock" of a tribe, according to the coat of arms, and they were wealthy in the principality of Oels . The sexes are documented as early as 1292.

The sex used to be spelled “Assel”, “Ossel” and finally “Osel”. The "Ossel" shape was already in use in the 13th century. The original coat of arms shows an ox in the shield.

coat of arms

The coat of arms of the Osel family can be found in the register of coats of arms of the bourgeois and noble families, 1st volume, page 125.

Coat of arms: shield in gold, a black ox going right.

Gem: the shield figure growing on the helmet.

Ceilings: black to gold.

Meaning: The ox is the symbol of strength and servitude, it is the ancient sacrificial animal of the Greeks and Romans, this especially for their god of war Mars, when they had achieved victory through warfare. Gold denotes excellence. The coat of arms in this metal with the interpretation of reason, reputation, virtue and sovereignty. Black symbolizes sadness, humility and devotion, because it is most distant from light, shine and joy.

Osel is the family name of the following people

• Hans Osel (1907–1996), German sculptor; Son of Heinrich Osel
• Heinrich Osel (1863-1919), Bavarian politician (BVP)