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'''Country''' : Belgium [[File:Belgium.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | '''Country''' : Belgium [[File:Belgium.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | ||
'''Province''' : <br>[[Antwerpen (provincie)|Antwerpen]][[File:antwerp3.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | '''Province''' : <br>[[Antwerpen (provincie)|Antwerpen]][[File:antwerp3.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | ||
'''Additions :''' | '''Additions:''' | ||
* 1929 [[Oorderen]] | * 1929 [[Oorderen]] | ||
* 1929 [[Oosterweel]] | * 1929 [[Oosterweel]] | ||
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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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The oldest known use of arms of the city dates from 1459 and these are seen cast in one of the bells of the cathedral. It shows again a castle, but the hands are now reduced to two, one on each side of the castle, and are not placed on flags anymore. The combination of castle and two hands has not changed ever since, however, the position of the hands has changed from above, besides and from the castle. The colours are also known since 1459 and have not changed since, with the exception of some different colour compositions in (foreign) rolls of arms. See images below. | The oldest known use of arms of the city dates from 1459 and these are seen cast in one of the bells of the cathedral. It shows again a castle, but the hands are now reduced to two, one on each side of the castle, and are not placed on flags anymore. The combination of castle and two hands has not changed ever since, however, the position of the hands has changed from above, besides and from the castle. The colours are also known since 1459 and have not changed since, with the exception of some different colour compositions in (foreign) rolls of arms. See images below. | ||
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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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The arms were changed in Napoleonic times, when the arms were augmented with a chief of cities of the first class, three bees. Also, in base a river was added to the arms. These arms were abandoned in 1813 and have hardly been used by the city. | The arms were changed in Napoleonic times, when the arms were augmented with a chief of cities of the first class, three bees. Also, in base a river was added to the arms. These arms were abandoned in 1813 and have hardly been used by the city. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:antwerpen1810.jpg|center|Wapen van {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms from 1810 | |align="center"|[[File:antwerpen1810.jpg|center|Wapen van {{PAGENAME}}/Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms from 1810 | ||
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In 1818 the historical arms were granted without the chief and river, but also without the historical supporters. The supporters were finally granted in 1881. The present arms were confirmed on March 5, 1985 after the latest municipal mergers, without any change. | In 1818 the historical arms were granted without the chief and river, but also without the historical supporters. The supporters were finally granted in 1881. The present arms were confirmed on March 5, 1985 after the latest municipal mergers, without any change. | ||
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File:Antwerpengo.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerpen|The arms in the Armorial Gorrevod (1460) | |||
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:Antwerpenjr.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in the Armorial Jörg Rügen (1495) | |||
File:Antwerpen1558.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in a manuscript from 1558 | |||
File:Antwerpen1543.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in the 16th century | |||
File:Antwerpen16.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in a [[:Category:Windhag city arms|16th century manuscript]] | |||
File:Antwerpenrp.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|The arms in the Armorial Ribeaupierre (16th century) | |||
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 | ||
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File:Antwerpenp.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|Arms on a municipal cover 1993 | File:Antwerpenp.jpg|alt=Wapen van Antwerpen/Arms (crest) of Antwerp|Arms on a municipal cover 1993 | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Belgium|'''Literature''']]: Vries, H. de : Wapens van de Nederlanden, Amsterdam, 1995; Viane-Awouters and Warlop. 2002 | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Belgium|'''Literature''']]: Vries, H. de : Wapens van de Nederlanden, Amsterdam, 1995; Viane-Awouters and Warlop. 2002 | ||