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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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File:antwz2.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms on the bell from 1459 | File:antwz2.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms on the bell from 1459 | ||
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===Image gallery=== | ===Image gallery=== | ||
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File:Antwerpen1459.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in 1459 | |||
File:antwerpen1475.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in a manuscript from 1475 | |||
File:Antwerpen16.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in a [[:Category:Windhag city arms|16th century manuscript]] | |||
File:Antwerpenvr.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerpen|The arms in a 16th century manuscript | |||
File:Antwerpen17.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in a 17th century [https://bm-lille.fr/patrimoine/digital-viewer/c-16435 manuscript] | |||
File:Antwerpen1650.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in 1650 | |||
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 | ||
File:Antwerpenc1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms on a late 16th century token | File:Antwerpenc1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms on a late 16th century token | ||