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|[[File:charler2.jpg|center|alt=Wapen van {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]]<center>The arms from 1847</center>[[File:charleroi.jpg|center|alt=Wapen van {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]]<center>The current arms</center> | |||
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'''Country''' : Belgium [[File:Belgium.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
'''Province''' : <br>[[Hainaut]][[File:Hainautp.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
'''Additions:''' | |||
* 1977 [[Couillet]] | |||
* 1977 [[Dampremy]] | |||
* 1977 Gilly | |||
* 1977 [[Gosselies]] | |||
* 1977 Goutroux | |||
* 1977 [[Jumet]] | |||
* 1977 Lodelinsart | |||
* 1977 Marchienne-au-Pont | |||
* 1977 Marcinelle | |||
* 1977 Monceau-sur-Sambre | |||
* 1977 [[Montignies-sur-Sambre]] | |||
* 1977 Mont-sur-Marichenne | |||
* 1977 Ransart | |||
* 1977 Roux | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
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The old arms were granted on August 28, 1847. The current arms are not officially granted. | The old arms were granted on August 28, 1847. The current arms are not officially granted. | ||
The oldest known arms of Charleroi date from 1680 and show a black shield with a silver chief. These arms were derived from the Isenghien family of Gent, at the time Lords of Charleroi. In 1697 the Spanish King (Belgium at the time was part of Spain) granted the lion of [[Namur]] in the lower part of the shield. In 1847 the fleur-de-lis was added as a French symbol. | The oldest known arms of Charleroi date from 1680 and show a black shield with a silver chief. In the Armorial Général from Hozier there is an image of Saint Christopher in the lower part, see below. These arms were derived from the Isenghien family of Gent, at the time Lords of Charleroi. In 1697 the Spanish King (Belgium at the time was part of Spain) granted the lion of [[Namur]] in the lower part of the shield. In 1847 the fleur-de-lis was added as a French symbol. | ||
After the merger in 1977 new arms were needed. The fleur-de-lis was retained as a symbol of France's involvement in the initial development of the fortress. The castle of Vauban, the centre of the city is shown in the lower part of the arms. The castle is surrounded by 12 stars, derived from the flag of European Towns. Under the chief is a chequered bar with 15 squares, one for each of the former municipalities. <br> | After the merger in 1977 new arms were needed. The fleur-de-lis was retained as a symbol of France's involvement in the initial development of the fortress. The castle of Vauban, the centre of the city is shown in the lower part of the arms. The castle is surrounded by 12 stars, derived from the flag of European Towns. Under the chief is a chequered bar with 15 squares, one for each of the former municipalities. <br> | ||
The rooster supporter is the symbol of the French-speaking part of Belgium. | The rooster supporter is the symbol of the French-speaking part of Belgium. | ||
===Image gallery=== | |||
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File:Charleroi2.jpg|alt=Blason de Charleroi/Arms (crest) of Charleroi|The arms by Hozier, 1696 | |||
File:charleroi.hagbe.jpg|alt=Blason de Charleroi/Arms (crest) of Charleroi|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | |||
File:charleroi.pol.jpg|alt=Blason de Charleroi/Arms (crest) of Charleroi|The arms on a police badge ([http://blog.seniorennet.be/police_politie_insignes/ source]) | |||
File:charleroi1.pol.jpg|alt=Blason de Charleroi/Arms (crest) of Charleroi|The arms on a police badge ([http://blog.seniorennet.be/police_politie_insignes/ source]) | |||
| | File:2031.wi2.jpg|alt=Blason de Charleroi/Arms (crest) of Charleroi|The arms on a Dutch [[Willem II]] cigar band | ||
</gallery> | |||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Belgium|'''Literature''']]: Servais, 1955; Information from the Charleroi council | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Belgian Municipal Arms C]] | [[Category:Belgian Municipal Arms C]] | ||
[[Category:Hainaut]] | [[Category:Hainaut]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1847]] | [[Category:Granted 1847]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:31, 3 September 2023
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Official blazon
- (1847) De sable au lion d'or, armé d'un sabre de même, au chef d'argent, chargé d'une fleur de lys de gueules. L'écu sommé d'une couronne à sept perles. Pour support,à senestre de l'écu, un lion assis, au naturel, la patte dextre armée d'un sabre d'argent, garni d'or, le tout reposant sur un tertre de sinople.
- (not official) De sable à la silhouette d'une forteresse hexagonale d'argent, entournée de douze étoiles à cinq rais d'or rangées en crcle, le tout surmonté de quinze points d'échiquier alternativement de gueules et d'argent rangés en fasce huit et sept; au chef diminué d'argent à une fleur de lys de gueules.
Origin/meaning
The old arms were granted on August 28, 1847. The current arms are not officially granted.
The oldest known arms of Charleroi date from 1680 and show a black shield with a silver chief. In the Armorial Général from Hozier there is an image of Saint Christopher in the lower part, see below. These arms were derived from the Isenghien family of Gent, at the time Lords of Charleroi. In 1697 the Spanish King (Belgium at the time was part of Spain) granted the lion of Namur in the lower part of the shield. In 1847 the fleur-de-lis was added as a French symbol.
After the merger in 1977 new arms were needed. The fleur-de-lis was retained as a symbol of France's involvement in the initial development of the fortress. The castle of Vauban, the centre of the city is shown in the lower part of the arms. The castle is surrounded by 12 stars, derived from the flag of European Towns. Under the chief is a chequered bar with 15 squares, one for each of the former municipalities.
The rooster supporter is the symbol of the French-speaking part of Belgium.
Image gallery
The arms by Hozier, 1696
The arms in the Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums +/- 1930
The arms on a police badge (source)
The arms on a police badge (source)
The arms on a Dutch Willem II cigar band
Literature: Servais, 1955; Information from the Charleroi council
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