Ghoy

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GHOY

Province : Hainaut
Incorporated into : 1977 Lessines

Official blazon

Gironné d'argent et de sable de dix pièces, chaque giron de sable chargé de trois croix recroisetées au pied fiché d'or; les pieds dirigés vers le coeur de l'écu. Tenant: un évêque de carnation vétu d'argent.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on February 25, 1924.

The arms are derived from the arms of the Lords d'Enghien (Edingen), who acquired the estate in the 15^th century. The supporter is St. Medardus, the local patron saint. See also Enghien.

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

Literature: Servais, 1955

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