Armorial of the First French Empire

Below is a list which presents and describes of the coat of arms of the Nobility of the First French Empire in France between 1804 and 1814, and 1815.

Note: all information is from each respective coat of arms' pages regarding their description, correct positions, etc.

Grand Dignitaries
Initially under the Constitution of the Year XII (1804), six Dignitaries of the Empire (Grandes Dignités de l'Empire) were created:


 * Archchancellor of the Empire
 * Archchancellor of State of the Empire
 * Arch-Treasurer of the Empire
 * Grand Elector of the Empire
 * Constable of the Empire
 * Grand Admiral of the Empire

The following grand dignitaries were later added:


 * Vice Grand Elector of the Empire (1807)
 * Vice Constable of the Empire (1807)
 * Governor General of the Alps Departments (1809)
 * Grand Duchess of Tuscany (1809)
 * Governor General of the Dutch Departments (1810)

Commune Amorial
During the Napoleonic Wars, several regions were integrated into 'Metropolitan France', becoming départements. These are listed separately.