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The arms show the arms of the De Croix family, Lords of Moen. In 1718 the Moen Estate became officially a county and Ignace de Crois hence used the title Count of Moen. His arms were also used by the local council and parish during the whole 18<sup>th</sup> century, as can seen from a seal dating from 1794. | The arms show the arms of the De Croix family, Lords of Moen. In 1718 the Moen Estate became officially a county and Ignace de Crois hence used the title Count of Moen. His arms were also used by the local council and parish during the whole 18<sup>th</sup> century, as can seen from a seal dating from 1794. | ||
The cross (croix) is a canting element. The left banner shows the arms of the Dadizele estate, another possession of the family (see now [[Moorslede]]. | The cross (croix) is a canting element. The left banner shows the arms of the Dadizele estate, another possession of the family (see now [[Moorslede]]). | ||
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