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The arms were granted on November 10, 1819 and changed on January 25, 1842 and confirmed on October 13, 1993 with a different crown. | The arms were granted on November 10, 1819 and changed on January 25, 1842 and confirmed on October 13, 1993 with a different crown. | ||
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File:Torhout1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms from 1819 | |||
File:Torhout2.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms from 1842 | |||
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The oldest seal of the city of Torhout dates from the late 13<sup>th</sup> century and shows a tower as a canting element (Tor from toren = tower), with a fleur-de-lis and a ball. A second seal, known since 1302 shows the tower between two trees, which are also canting (hout=wood). | The oldest seal of the city of Torhout dates from the late 13<sup>th</sup> century and shows a tower as a canting element (Tor from toren = tower), with a fleur-de-lis and a ball. A second seal, known since 1302 shows the tower between two trees, which are also canting (hout=wood). | ||
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The first arms were shown in the Dutch national colours, as in 1813 the mayor applied without indicating the colours. The arms were thus granted in the national colours. When the arms were confirmed after the Belgian independence, the colours were changed. In 1993 a mural crown was added, to indicate that Torhout is a historical city. | The first arms were shown in the Dutch national colours, as in 1813 the mayor applied without indicating the colours. The arms were thus granted in the national colours. When the arms were confirmed after the Belgian independence, the colours were changed. In 1993 a mural crown was added, to indicate that Torhout is a historical city. | ||
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File:Torhout1558.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms in a manuscript from 1558 | |||
File:Torhout18.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms in a mid 19th century book | File:Torhout18.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms in a mid 19th century book | ||
File:thourout.hagbe.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | File:thourout.hagbe.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | ||
File:torhout.pol.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms on a police badge ([http://blog.seniorennet.be/police_politie_insignes/ source]) | File:torhout.pol.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms on a police badge ([http://blog.seniorennet.be/police_politie_insignes/ source]) | ||
File:Torhout.rou.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms on a [[Roulertas|Roulertas Confiserie]] label | File:Torhout.rou.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms on a [[Roulertas|Roulertas Confiserie]] label | ||
File:Torhoutb.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms on a municipal cover (1960s) | |||
File:torhoutc.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms on a local token 1982 | File:torhoutc.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms on a local token 1982 | ||
File:Torhoutb1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Torhout/Arms (crest) of Torhout|The arms on the city hall of [[Brugge]] | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Belgium|'''Literature''']]: Servais, 1955 | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Belgium|'''Literature''']]: Servais, 1955 | ||
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Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on November 10, 1819 and changed on January 25, 1842 and confirmed on October 13, 1993 with a different crown.
The oldest seal of the city of Torhout dates from the late 13th century and shows a tower as a canting element (Tor from toren = tower), with a fleur-de-lis and a ball. A second seal, known since 1302 shows the tower between two trees, which are also canting (hout=wood).
A third seal, dating from 1369 shows a completely different composition, with two keys flanked by two oak branches and a bird.
The last seal of the city, known since 1557 combines the elements, showing a tower flanked by two keys. This idea was also used in the early 19th century when the arms were granted, the tower was now flanked by both the trees from the older seals, and the keys from the newer seal.
The meaning of the keys is not known.
The first arms were shown in the Dutch national colours, as in 1813 the mayor applied without indicating the colours. The arms were thus granted in the national colours. When the arms were confirmed after the Belgian independence, the colours were changed. In 1993 a mural crown was added, to indicate that Torhout is a historical city.
Image gallery
The arms in the Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums +/- 1930
The arms on a police badge (source)
The arms on a Roulertas Confiserie label
The arms on the city hall of Brugge
Literature: Servais, 1955
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