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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms were granted on July 8, 1986. | The arms were granted on July 8, 1986 and continued in 2020 after the merger with Knesselare. | ||
The territory of Aalter and Bellem belonged in medieval times to the Estate of de Woestyne. In 1379 the estate was bought by the Count of Vlaanderen (Flanders) and he gave it to his son, the Lord of Praet. The family ruled the estate until 1488, and again in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. | The territory of Aalter and Bellem belonged in medieval times to the Estate of de Woestyne. In 1379 the estate was bought by the Count of Vlaanderen (Flanders) and he gave it to his son, the Lord of Praet. The family ruled the estate until 1488, and again in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. | ||