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The stork first appeared on the arms of the village in 1541, approx. 120 years before its appearance on the seals. Ever since the stork has been the symbol of the village. Initially the arms consisted only of a single shield. During the centuries there have been many variations, with different supporters, with different crowns. <br/> | The stork first appeared on the arms of the village in 1541, approx. 120 years before its appearance on the seals. Ever since the stork has been the symbol of the village. Initially the arms consisted only of a single shield. During the centuries there have been many variations, with different supporters, with different crowns. <br/> | ||
's Gravenhage received its first official arms in 1813 by Napoleon at the same time as the city rights. The arms showed the stork, but in a chief three bees, the symbol of a city of the first rank in the French Empire.After the Dutch independence the arms were again granted in 1817, but without the chief and in the historical colours. In 1954 the | 's Gravenhage received its first official arms in 1813 by Napoleon at the same time as the city rights. The arms showed the stork, but in a chief three bees, the symbol of a city of the first rank in the French Empire.After the Dutch independence the arms were again granted in 1817, but without the chief and in the historical colours. In 1954 the blazon was slightly adjusted, as the original blazon was not in accordance with the official drawing. | ||
It is still unknown why the stork was chosen as a symbol for the city. Storks, however, were very common in the village and were well taken care off. It is not know what caused this tradition. Already in 1352-54 the village register mentioned costs for making nests for the local storks. Even though they were often mentioned as pests, they were always allowed to nest in the village. Actually, sometimes an official 'keeper of the storks' was appointed. | It is still unknown why the stork was chosen as a symbol for the city. Storks, however, were very common in the village and were well taken care off. It is not know what caused this tradition. Already in 1352-54 the village register mentioned costs for making nests for the local storks. Even though they were often mentioned as pests, they were always allowed to nest in the village. Actually, sometimes an official 'keeper of the storks' was appointed. | ||