Coat of Arms of the Mantingh family

A first impression of the coat of arms is one of rustic simplicity. Traces of martial spirit are absent. The oak, which once played an important role in the landscape of Drenthe, for example in farm construction, is represented in the coat of arms not only by the oak in the right silver field, but also by the three acorns in the left gold field. The acorns indicate land ownership, while the tree with the deer indicates that the family was once involved in regional justice in ancient times.

The earliest references to this coat of arms date back to around 1730 however there are indications that it may have already existed as early as the 14th century.

Unlike what a coat of arms has become in recent times, namely a "decoration" without a function, it did serve a purpose in earlier times, before 1900. This function consisted of the fact that when a deed was drawn up (for example, concerning the purchase and sale of real estate), a seal was attached to the written paper in wax on a ribbon. Attaching this seal to the deed gave it legal force. As early as the 14th century, it was customary to attach a seal to a contract.