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The new composition showed a cocoon from which a butterfly appeared. This symbolised the old constitution being replaced by a new one. Above the cocoon a sun was placed for 'enlightenment of the constitution'. The council finally approved a composition of the butterfly, sun and tobacco plant. However, the plant was not properly described and was shown in the new arms as a non distinctive species.<br/> | The new composition showed a cocoon from which a butterfly appeared. This symbolised the old constitution being replaced by a new one. Above the cocoon a sun was placed for 'enlightenment of the constitution'. The council finally approved a composition of the butterfly, sun and tobacco plant. However, the plant was not properly described and was shown in the new arms as a non distinctive species.<br/> | ||
During the 19<sup>th</sup> century the revolutionary ideas diminished and the local nobility regained much influence. In Barneveld Baron van Zuilen van Nievelt van de Schaffelaer was very influential and sponsored many public works. In 1861 the local council thus adopted the arms of the Baron as part of the municipal arms. | During the 19<sup>th</sup> century the revolutionary ideas diminished and the local nobility regained much influence. In Barneveld Baron van Zuilen van Nievelt van de Schaffelaer was very influential and sponsored many public works. In 1861 the local council thus adopted the arms of the Baron as part of the municipal arms. | ||
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[[Litwap|Literatuur]] : anon. Gemeentegids Barneveld; Mulder-Van Stellendam, 1969; Van den Bergh, 1878 | [[Litwap|Literatuur]] : anon. Gemeentegids Barneveld; Mulder-Van Stellendam, 1969; Van den Bergh, 1878 | ||