Meldert (Boutersem)

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MELDERT (bij TIENEN)

Province : Vlaams-Brabant
Incorporated into : 1964 Honsem (1977 Boutersem)

Official blazon

Van zilver met het schildhoofd van hermelijn beladenmet drie palen van keel.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on July 21, 1923.

The arms are derived from the arms of the Lords of Meldert, known since the 12^th century. The arms are also mentioned in the Armorial Gelre from the early 14^th century. The arms are also used on the seals of the local council in the 13th and 14th centuries.

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

Literature: Servais, 1955

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