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The arms were granted on January 31, 1818 and confirmed on May 13, 1913. New arms were granted on July 28, 1978. | The arms were granted on January 31, 1818 and confirmed on May 13, 1913. New arms were granted on July 28, 1978. | ||
The current arms combine the old arms | The current arms combine the old arms with the arms of Moerzeke. | ||
The old arms show on the right half a branch of a hemp plant and on the left half a branch of a flax plant (with blue flower). Both were important crops in the early 19<sup>th</sup> century. Hemp was used for ropes, flax for linen. | The old arms show on the right half a branch of a hemp plant and on the left half a branch of a flax plant (with blue flower). Both were important crops in the early 19<sup>th</sup> century. Hemp was used for ropes, flax for linen. |
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