Staden (West-Vlaanderen)

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STADEN

Province : West-Vlaanderen
Additions : 1977 Oostnieuwkerke, Westrozebeke

Official blazon

In keel drie leeuwegezichten van goud, getongd van lazuur. Het schild getopt met een gravenkroon met negen parels en gehouden door twee klimmende en aanziende leeuwen van goud.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 3, 1984.

The arms are those of Westrozebeke, without the supporter.

The arms are those of the County of Carnin en Staden, to which the whole area historically belonged. The arms are those of the Carnin family from the early 18th century. In 1712 the county was established.