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The arms were granted on November 17, 1977. | The arms were granted on November 17, 1977. | ||
The birds are taken from the arms of the family Von Velen. This family was first mentioned as Lords of Velen in the 13<sup>th</sup> century and received in 1379 the village officially in loan from the bishop of [[Münster]]. | The birds are taken from the arms of the family Von Velen. This family was first mentioned as Lords of Velen in the 13<sup>th</sup> century and received in 1379 the village officially in loan from the bishop of [[Münster (Westfalen)|Münster]]. | ||
In the 17<sup>th</sup> century the family split in the Counts of Velen (see [[Raesfeld]]) and the Lords of Velen. The latter still owned Velen, but became extinct in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. The colours are taken from the arms of Münster. | In the 17<sup>th</sup> century the family split in the Counts of Velen (see [[Raesfeld]]) and the Lords of Velen. The latter still owned Velen, but became extinct in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. The colours are taken from the arms of Münster. | ||