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The arms are based on the oldest seal of the local council, known from the 18<sup>th</sup> century, show the local patron saint, St. Adrianus. He is dressed as a Roman soldier, with an lion and anvil, his symbols. He holds a small shield with the arms of the Blereau family, lords of the manor since the family acquired the manor in 1685. | The arms are based on the oldest seal of the local council, known from the 18<sup>th</sup> century, show the local patron saint, St. Adrianus. He is dressed as a Roman soldier, with an lion and anvil, his symbols. He holds a small shield with the arms of the Blereau family, lords of the manor since the family acquired the manor in 1685. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Belgium - Belgische Gemeentewapens / Armorial de Belgique |
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HOUTVENNE
Province : Antwerpen
Incorporated into : 1977 Hulshout
Official blazon
D'azur, à un Saint Adrien, les pieds posés sur un lion couché, contourné, accompagné à dextre des attributs de forgeron, le tout d'or.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on February 26, 1851.
The arms are based on the oldest seal of the local council, known from the 18th century, show the local patron saint, St. Adrianus. He is dressed as a Roman soldier, with an lion and anvil, his symbols. He holds a small shield with the arms of the Blereau family, lords of the manor since the family acquired the manor in 1685.
 The arms in the Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums +/- 1930 |
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