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The arms were first granted on September 15, 1819, confirmed on May 6, 1839 and again on April 1st, 1985. | The arms were first granted on September 15, 1819, confirmed on May 6, 1839 and again on April 1st, 1985. | ||
Vilvoorde was fortified in 1192 and ever since considered a city. The oldest seal of the city is known since 1346 and shows a castle with two towers. The second seal, known since 1366 shows a more complex castle with two towers and two banners. The banner | Vilvoorde was fortified in 1192 and ever since considered a city. The oldest seal of the city is known since 1346 and shows a castle with two towers. The second seal, known since 1366 shows a more complex castle with two towers and two banners. The banner showed a plain red field with a silver free quarter in another colour, this composition was also used as arms for the city (see image from 1500 below). | ||
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