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The arms were granted on May 28, 1958 and confirmed on February 16, 1993. | The arms were granted on May 28, 1958 and confirmed on February 16, 1993. | ||
The arms are those of the Roelants family, Lords of Dessel from 1666-1696, with the local patron saint, St. Peter. These arms appear for the first time on the seal of the local council from 1693 and remained in use until | The arms are those of the Roelants family, Lords of Dessel from 1666-1696, with the local patron saint, St. Peter. These arms appear for the first time on the seal of the local council from 1693 and remained in use until the late 18th century. | ||
The blazon of 1993 states that the saint holds one key and a book, but the official image is identical to the arms of 1958, showing two keys and no book. Compare also [[Balen]]. | The blazon of 1993 states that the saint holds one key and a book, but the official image is identical to the arms of 1958, showing two keys and no book. Compare also [[Balen]]. | ||