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|[[File:gent1.jpg|center|300 px|alt=Wapen van {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]]<center>The arms from 1817</center>[[File:gent2.jpg|center|300 px|alt=Wapen van {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]]<center>The arms from 1817</center> | |||
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'''Country''' : Belgium [[File:Belgium.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
'''Province''' : <br>[[Oost-Vlaanderen]][[File:Oostvlaanderen.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
'''Additions:''' | |||
* 1965 Desteldonk | |||
* 1965 Mendonk | |||
* 1965 Sint Kruis-Winkel (partly) | |||
* 1975 Afsnee | |||
* 1975 [[Drongen]] | |||
* 1975 [[Gentbrugge]] | |||
* 1975 [[Ledeberg]] | |||
* 1975 Mariakerke | |||
* 1975 [[Oostakker]] | |||
* 1975 [[Sint-Amandsberg]] | |||
* 1975 [[Sint Denijs-Westrem]] | |||
* 1975 Wondelgem | |||
* 1975 [[Zwijnaarde]] | |||
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|'''Dutch''' | |||
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* (1817) Van sabel, beladen met een klimmende leeuw van zilver, getongd van keel, gekroond, genageld en hangende om deszelfs hals een lint, waaraan een kruis, alles van goud. Het schild gedekt met een kroon van goud met vijf fleurons van hetzelfde. | |||
* (1990) In sabel een leeuw van zilver, getongd van keel, geklauwd, gekroond en gehalsband van goud, de halsband voorzien van een kruisje van hetzelfde. Schildhouders: de zittende Maagd van Gent van natuurlijke kleur, de linkerarm rustend op de linkerschouder van een zittende leeuw van Gent, de banier van Vlaanderen tussen beiden. Het geheel geplaatst op een grasgrond omheind met een palissade met hekken van natuurlijke kleur. Wapenspreuk: TROUW EN LIEFDE in letters van zilver op een lint van sabel. | |||
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* (1811) De sable au lion d'argent, la queue fourchée, armé, lampassé et vilenné de gueules, au chef cousu des bonnes villes de l'Empire qui est de gueules à trois abeilles en fasce d'or, et pour livrée noir blanc rouge jaune; voulons que les ornements extérieurs des elites armoiries consistent en une couronne murale à sept créneaux sommée d'une aigle naissante, le tout d'or, pour cimier, soutenu d'un caducée du même posé en fasce au dessus du chef, auquel sont suspendus deux festons servant de lambrequins, l'un à destre de chêne, l'autre à senestre d'olivier d'or, noués et rattachés par des bandelettes de gueules. | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were granted on October 9, 1990. | The arms were granted on October 9, 1990. | ||
The lion as the arms of the city of Gent probably dates from the early 13<sup>th</sup> century and is likely derived from the arms of the Counts of Vlaanderen (Flanders), who used a black lion in a golden field. The colours black and white, are probably derived from the arms of the | The lion as the arms of the city of Gent probably dates from the early 13<sup>th</sup> century and is likely derived from the arms of the Counts of Vlaanderen (Flanders), who used a black lion in a golden field. The colours black and white, are probably derived from the arms of the Margraves of Gent in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. These used a shield divided per fess of silver and black. | ||
The great seals of the city never used the lion, but used the image of St. John, the patron saint of the city, with the Paschal Lamb. Similar seals have been used until the 18<sup>th</sup> century. The smaller seals, however, do show a shield with the lion. The oldest surviving seal dates from 1276, but the seal is likely older. | The great seals of the city never used the lion, but used the image of St. John, the patron saint of the city, with the Paschal Lamb. Similar seals have been used until the 18<sup>th</sup> century. The smaller seals, however, do show a shield with the lion. The oldest surviving seal dates from 1276, but the seal is likely older. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:gent4.jpg|center|Zegel van Gent - Sceau de Gand - Seal of Ghent]] <br/>The seal from 1430. | |align="center"|[[File:gent4.jpg|center|Zegel van Gent - Sceau de Gand - Seal of Ghent]] <br/>The seal from 1430. | ||
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After the independence of the Netherlands, the city received the upper arms above in 1817. According to the Dutch law, the arms were crowned with a crown with five leaves. The city did not apply for supporters, which were thus not granted (see image below). The arms remained unchanged until 1990, when the additional elements were granted (see above). | After the independence of the Netherlands, the city received the upper arms above in 1817. According to the Dutch law, the arms were crowned with a crown with five leaves. The city did not apply for supporters, which were thus not granted (see image below). The arms remained unchanged until 1990, when the additional elements were granted (see above). | ||
Besides arms with a lion, two different medieval arms were attributed to Gent. In the late 16<sup>th</sup> century a black shield with a silver glove was mentioned as the ancient arms for Gent. The glove, gant in French, was a canting element (the French name for the city is Gand). The name was traced to some Roman legend, likely made up by the author to extend the history of the city. | Besides arms with a lion, two different medieval arms were attributed to Gent. In the late 16<sup>th</sup> century a black shield with a silver glove was mentioned as the ancient arms for Gent. The glove, gant in French, was a canting element (the French name for the city is Gand). The name was traced to some Roman legend, likely made up by the author to extend the history of the city. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:gent7.jpg|center|Wapen van Gent - Armoiries de Gand - Coat of arms of Ghent]] <br/>The Virgin, lion and banner of Vlaanderen in | |align="center"|[[File:gent7.jpg|450 px|center|Wapen van Gent - Armoiries de Gand - Coat of arms of Ghent]] <br/>The Virgin, lion and banner of Vlaanderen in 1578. | ||
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During the Napoleonic era, Gent was ranked as a city of the 1st Class and thus the city was entitled to use a red chief with three bees. These arms were granted by Royal Decree on June 6, 1811 and used until 1813. | During the Napoleonic era, Gent was ranked as a city of the 1st Class and thus the city was entitled to use a red chief with three bees. These arms were granted by Royal Decree on June 6, 1811 and used until 1813. | ||
===Image gallery=== | |||
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| | File:Gentgo.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in the Armorial Gorrevod (1460) | ||
File:Gent1459.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in 1459 | |||
File:Gentjr.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in the Armorial Jörg Rügen (1495) | |||
File:Gent1475.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in the late 15th century | |||
File:Gent-afl.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in the late 15th century | |||
File:Gent1500.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms around 1500 | |||
File:Gent1514.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in a manuscript from 1514 | |||
File:Gent1558a.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms with the glove in a manuscript from 1558 | |||
File:Gent1558.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in a manuscript from 1558 | |||
File:Gent1562.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in 1562 | |||
File:Gent1576.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in 1576 | |||
File:Gent1578.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in 1578 | |||
File:Gent1543.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in the 16th century | |||
File:Gentrp.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in the Armorial Ribeaupierre (16th century) | |||
File:Gent1650.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in 1650 | |||
File:Gent.hes.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in the [[Wapen- en Vlaggenboek Hesman|Wapen- en Vlaggenboek]] van Gerrit Hesman (1708) | |||
File:Gent-tr.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in Traversier (1842) | |||
File:gent.pol.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on a police badge ([http://blog.seniorennet.be/police_politie_insignes/ source]) | |||
File:gentnap.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms from 1811-1813 | |||
File:gent10.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on the statue of Jacob van Artevelde on the Vrijdagmarkt | |||
File:gent11.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on the shutters of the Belfort (belfry) | |||
File:gent12.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on a streetsign | |||
File:gent13.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on an old statue in the belfry | |||
File:gent14.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on a small pole in the street | |||
File:gent15.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on a large paining in the belfry | |||
File:Gentc1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on a local coin from 1917 | |||
File:gent.hagbe.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | |||
File:2039.wi2.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|The arms on a Dutch [[Willem II]] cigar band | |||
File:Gentp.jpg|alt=Wapen van Gent/Arms (crest) of Gent|Arms on a municipal cover 1978 | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Belgium|'''Literature''']]: Zutter, J. De, 1990; Scan from Napoleonic time from Gemeentewapens in Belgie, 2002 | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Belgian Municipal Arms G]] | [[Category:Belgian Municipal Arms G]] | ||
[[Category:Oost-Vlaanderen]] | [[Category:Oost-Vlaanderen]] | ||