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The arms were granted on January 21, 1957. | The arms were granted on January 21, 1957. | ||
The arms are those of Viglius van Zuichem d'Aytta, who acquired the village in 1559 He was the chairman of the Secret Council, Chancellor of the Order of the Golden Fleece and a famous politician. Being the most famous Lord of Zellik, the | The arms are those of Viglius van Zuichem d'Aytta, who acquired the village in 1559 He was the chairman of the Secret Council, Chancellor of the Order of the Golden Fleece and a famous politician. Being the most famous Lord of Zellik, the munnicipality decided to use his arms as the municipal arms. | ||
The supporter in St. Bavo, the local patron saint. | The supporter in St. Bavo, the local patron saint. | ||
