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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. In the Armorial Général from Hozier there is an image of Saint | 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> | ||
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File:Charleroi2.jpg|alt=Blason de Charleroi/Arms (crest) of Charleroi|The arms by Hozier, 1696 | File:Charleroi2.jpg|alt=Blason de Charleroi/Arms (crest) of Charleroi|The arms by Hozier, 1696 | ||
File:Charleroi17.jpg|alt=Blason de Charleroi/Arms (crest) of Charleroi|The arms in a 17th century [https://bm-lille.fr/patrimoine/digital-viewer/c-16435 manuscript] | |||
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.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: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]) | ||