Oostakker
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Belgium - Belgische Gemeentewapens / Armorial de Belgique |
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OOSTAKKER
Province : Oost-Vlaanderen
Incorporated into : 1975 Gent
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on September 17, 1953.
The lion in the arms is derived from the arms of the St. Bavo Abbey in Gent. The village of Oostakker was a possession of the abbey for many centuries (see also Lochristi, Sint Amandsberg and Sint Lievens Houtem).
St. Mary is the patron saint of Oostakker.
Literature : Servais, 1955