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The arms were granted on August 4, 1818 and confirmed on May 17 1844.
The arms were granted on August 4, 1818 and confirmed on May 17 1844.



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Civic heraldry of Belgium - Belgische Gemeentewapens / Armorial de Belgique
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OVERBOELARE

Province : Oost-Vlaanderen
Incorporated into : 1970 Geraardsbergen

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on August 4, 1818 and confirmed on May 17 1844.

The arms show a tobacco plant. In the early 19th century the tobacco was an important crop in the area.

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The arms in the Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums +/- 1930

Literature : Servais, 1955