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The arms were first granted on March 18, 1869 and the new arms on June 6, 1989. | The arms were first granted on March 18, 1869 and the new arms on June 6, 1989. | ||
The original arms of Halen showed a double-headed eagle, as can be seen on the seals of the city from the 13th century until the early 17th century. Halen received city rights in 1209 by Duke Henry I. The origin of the double eagle may have been the Abbey of [[Sint Truiden]], as the village was a possession of the Abbey until around 1200. The double-headed eagle also appeared on the local coins struck by Duke Henry III in the 13th century. | The original arms of Halen showed a double-headed eagle, as can be seen on the seals of the city from the 13th century until the early 17th century. Halen received city rights in 1209 by Duke Henry I. The origin of the double eagle may have been the Abbey of [[Sint-Truiden]], as the village was a possession of the Abbey until around 1200. The double-headed eagle also appeared on the local coins struck by Duke Henry III in the 13th century. | ||
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