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The arms are derived from the oldest known seal of the town, known from the late 17<sup>th</sup> century. The cross is derived from the arms of the Lords of Avelgem, who ruled the village until 1378. | The arms are derived from the oldest known seal of the town, known from the late 17<sup>th</sup> century. The cross is derived from the arms of the Lords of Avelgem, who ruled the village until 1378. | ||
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File:avelghem.hagbe.jpg|alt=Wapen van Avelgem/Arms (crest) of Avelgem|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | File:avelghem.hagbe.jpg|alt=Wapen van Avelgem/Arms (crest) of Avelgem|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | ||
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Country : Belgium  Province : West-Vlaanderen  Incorporated into :
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Origin/meaning
The arms were granted by royal decree on October 20, 1819 and again on August 18, 1841.
The arms are derived from the oldest known seal of the town, known from the late 17th century. The cross is derived from the arms of the Lords of Avelgem, who ruled the village until 1378.
Image gallery
The arms in the Koffie Hag albums +/- 1930
The arms on a Lonka label
The arms on a police badge (source)
Literature: Servais, M. : Armorial des provinces et des communes de Belgique. Liege, 1955, 1041 p
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