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The village of Braine was bought in 1158 by Count Baudouin IV of Hainaut, who built a strong castle in the village, which was named Braine-le-Comte ever since. The castle played a major role in several wars during the centuries. It is not surprising that on the oldest known seal of the town, dating from the 15<sup>th</sup> century, a large castle was shown. The castle gradually simplified to a single tower on the later seals. The local council applied for the use of the castle on their arms in 1816 and 1820, but it lasted until 1822 until the arms were officially granted. | The village of Braine was bought in 1158 by Count Baudouin IV of Hainaut, who built a strong castle in the village, which was named Braine-le-Comte ever since. The castle played a major role in several wars during the centuries. It is not surprising that on the oldest known seal of the town, dating from the 15<sup>th</sup> century, a large castle was shown. The castle gradually simplified to a single tower on the later seals. The local council applied for the use of the castle on their arms in 1816 and 1820, but it lasted until 1822 until the arms were officially granted. | ||
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File:Braine-le-Comte16.jpg|alt=Blason de Braine-le-Comte/Arms (crest) of Braine-le-Comte|The arms in a [https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b530239472 16th century manuscript] | File:Braine-le-Comte16.jpg|alt=Blason de Braine-le-Comte/Arms (crest) of Braine-le-Comte|The arms in a [https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b530239472 16th century manuscript] | ||