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In an older document, probably from the mid 17<sup>th</sup> century, the arms appear for the first time. The shield hangs around an elephant, above the shield are the letters VOC, for Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie (United Dutch East | In an older document, probably from the mid 17<sup>th</sup> century, the arms appear for the first time. The shield hangs around an elephant, above the shield are the letters VOC, for Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie (United Dutch East India Company), and below are three bales of cinnamon. | ||
The town currently does not use arms. | The town currently does not use arms. | ||