Gingelom

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Civic heraldry of Belgium - Belgische Gemeentewapens / Armorial de Belgique
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GINGELOM

Province : Limburg
Additions : 1970 Niel-bij-Sint-Truiden; 1977 Borlo (1970 Buvingen, Kerkom-bij-Sint-Truiden, Mielen-boven-Aalst, Muizen), Jeuk (1970 Boekhout), Montenaken (1970 Kortijs, Vorsen)

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on May 9, 1989.

The arms are those of Montenaken, historically the most important village in the municipality.

Literature : Image provided by Rudy Vanhorenbeeck, Belgium.