Hermelgen

HERMELGEM

Province : Oost-Vlaanderen
Incorporated into : 1849 Nederzwalm-Hermelgem (1970 Munkzwalm (1977 Zwalm))

Wapen van Hermelgen/Coat of arms (crest) of Hermelgen

Official blazon

Van zilver, beladen met een oranje boom in zijne natuurlijke kleur onde de schaduwe is rustende een liggende leeuw in deszelfs natuurlijke kleur, alles op een terras van synople.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 24, 1818.

The meaning of these arms is not known.

Literature: Servais, 1955

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