Bogor

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Indonesia

BOGOR

Province : Jawa Barat

Origin/meaning

I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome.

Colonial arms
During colonial times the city of Buitenzorg used different arms. On July 30, 1924 the local council adopted the arms as shown below, but with a mural crown, two lion supporters and a banner with the name of the town.

The first arms in the Koffie Hag albums +/- 1930

The arms showed in the upper half a heraldic sea-lion, which was taken from the arms of the founder of the local estate, Governor-General Van Imhoff. The upper left quarter showed the Dutch National arms, as the residence of the Dutch Governor-General was located at Buitenzorg (now Bogor). The lower half shows the Salak mountain, which dominates the view from the city.

When the council applied for official registration of the arms, the Dutch Court of Arms made some changes; first the National arms should be in the upper right corner as they were of higher rank than the Van Imhoff arms. Secondly the lower part should be more stylised as it was basically a natural image. Finally the mural crown was not allowed and a normal city crown was added.

These arms were finally adopted in 1938.

The full colonial arms

The new arms in the Koffie Hag albums +/- 1930

Literature : Rühl, 1933; Koffie Hag albums, 1920s and Het Vaderland, 02-10-1937.