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The arms show a grill, the symbol of the local patron saint, St. Lawrence. The colours of the arms are those of the former County of Loon. The village historically was a possession of the St. Lawrence Abbey in Liège, hence the choice of the patron saint. The grill already appeared on the 17<sup>th</sup> century seal of the local council. | The arms show a grill, the symbol of the local patron saint, St. Lawrence. The colours of the arms are those of the former County of Loon. The village historically was a possession of the St. Lawrence Abbey in Liège, hence the choice of the patron saint. The grill already appeared on the 17<sup>th</sup> century seal of the local council. | ||
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File:meeswijk.hagbe.jpg|alt=Wapen van Meeswijk/Arms (crest) of Meeswijk|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | File:meeswijk.hagbe.jpg|alt=Wapen van Meeswijk/Arms (crest) of Meeswijk|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | ||
Revision as of 07:26, 3 September 2023
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Country : Belgium  Province : Limburg  Incorporated into:
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| Dutch | In goud een recht-gelegde roode rooster; het schild rustende op een rechtstaanden gouden abtsstaf, de krul rechts. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on April 19, 1907.
The arms show a grill, the symbol of the local patron saint, St. Lawrence. The colours of the arms are those of the former County of Loon. The village historically was a possession of the St. Lawrence Abbey in Liège, hence the choice of the patron saint. The grill already appeared on the 17th century seal of the local council.
Image gallery
The arms in the Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums +/- 1930
Literature: Vianae-Awouters and Warlop, 2002.
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