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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms were officially granted on September 15, 1819 and confirmed on May 31, 1838. The arms were again granted with supporters on June 26, 1859 and again on July 7, 1987. | The arms were officially granted on September 15, 1819 and confirmed on May 31, 1838. The arms were again granted with supporters on June 26, 1859 and again on July 7, 1987. | ||
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The arms are based on the arms of the 12th century Viscounts of Kortrijk. The chevron appears for the first time on a seal of Rogier II of Kortrijk from 1197. In 1199 the chevron appears for the first time on a counter-seal of the city. <br> | The arms are based on the arms of the 12th century Viscounts of Kortrijk. The chevron appears for the first time on a seal of Rogier II of Kortrijk from 1197. In 1199 the chevron appears for the first time on a counter-seal of the city. <br> | ||