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The town probably got city rights at the end of the 12th or beginning of the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The oldest seal of the city dates from 1239 and shows a castle. On top of the castle some flags bearing a hand can be seen. The second great-seal of the city also shows the hands on flags or banners. The hands are seen as a canting symbol (Ant or hand), the castle obviously represents the city. | The town probably got city rights at the end of the 12th or beginning of the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The oldest seal of the city dates from 1239 and shows a castle. On top of the castle some flags bearing a hand can be seen. The second great-seal of the city also shows the hands on flags or banners. The hands are seen as a canting symbol (Ant or hand), the castle obviously represents the city. | ||
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File:antwz1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The great seal of Antwerpen from 1302 | File:antwz1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The great seal of Antwerpen from 1302 | ||
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In 1818 the historical arms were granted without the chief and river, but also without the historical supporters. The supporters were finally granted in 1881. The present arms were confirmed on March 5, 1985 after the latest municipal mergers, without any change. | In 1818 the historical arms were granted without the chief and river, but also without the historical supporters. The supporters were finally granted in 1881. The present arms were confirmed on March 5, 1985 after the latest municipal mergers, without any change. | ||
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File:Antwerpen1584.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms on a token from 1584 | File:Antwerpen1584.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms on a token from 1584 | ||