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The main division on the shield is derived from the typical Dutch Cape gables, which can be seen on many of the older houses in the valley. | The main division on the shield is derived from the typical Dutch Cape gables, which can be seen on many of the older houses in the valley. | ||
The valley is named after the farm 'Constantia', which the Dutch East India Company (VOC) granted to governor Simon van der Stel in 1685. The eagle, hourglass and winged demi-stag were derived from the arms of Rijcklof Volckertsz. [[van Goens]], head of the VOC the who authorised the grant of land. | The valley is named after the farm 'Constantia', which the Dutch East India Company (VOC) granted to governor Simon van der Stel in 1685. The eagle, hourglass and winged demi-stag were derived from the arms of Rijcklof Volckertsz. [[van Goens]], head of the VOC the who authorised the grant of land.'''[[Literature]]''': - | ||
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