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The oldest use of the silver bar as arms of Leuven dates from a seal from 1621. The small shield can be seen between two towers of a fortified city. The arms are identical to the historical arms of [[Lorraine]]. In the early 12<sup>th</sup> century Count Godfried of Leuven became Duke of Lower-Lorraine and his arms were later transferred to the city. | The oldest use of the silver bar as arms of Leuven dates from a seal from 1621. The small shield can be seen between two towers of a fortified city. The arms are identical to the historical arms of [[Lorraine]]. In the early 12<sup>th</sup> century Count Godfried of Leuven became Duke of Lower-Lorraine and his arms were later transferred to the city. | ||
In the middle ages the city also used a motto :"Loven boven, altijd God Loven", or something like "Leuven above all, but always praise the Lord".<br> | In the middle ages the city also used a motto:"Loven boven, altijd God Loven", or something like "Leuven above all, but always praise the Lord".<br> | ||
In the 17<sup>th</sup> century the city also used a crown above the shield, the size and shape of the crown have changed regularly during the centuries. <br/> | In the 17<sup>th</sup> century the city also used a crown above the shield, the size and shape of the crown have changed regularly during the centuries. <br/> | ||