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The arms of Oudenaarde first appear on the seal of the city dating from 1339. The arms are a combination of the oldest arms of the Looz family and the lion of Vlaanderen. Gerard, Lord of Oudenaarde in the early 14<sup>th</sup> century descended from the Looz family. The city was one of the main cities in Vlaanderen and had received city rights in 1190. Hence the use of the lion of Vlaanderen in the arms. | The arms of Oudenaarde first appear on the seal of the city dating from 1339. The arms are a combination of the oldest arms of the Looz family and the lion of Vlaanderen. Gerard, Lord of Oudenaarde in the early 14<sup>th</sup> century descended from the Looz family. The city was one of the main cities in Vlaanderen and had received city rights in 1190. Hence the use of the lion of Vlaanderen in the arms. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:oudenaardez1.jpg|center|Zegel van {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The 18th century seal of Oudenaarde | |||
|align="center"|[[File:oudenaardez2.jpg|center|Zegel van {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The 18th century seal of Oudenaarde (reverse) | |||
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The colours are known from around 1500, with the lion completely black. During the centuries the arms have been barred of red and gold, or gold and red, and the lion has been fully black, or armed of red or silver. In 1819 the arms were granted based on the oldest coloured image, but with a red tongue. In 1992 the lion also got red nails. | The colours are known from around 1500, with the lion completely black. During the centuries the arms have been barred of red and gold, or gold and red, and the lion has been fully black, or armed of red or silver. In 1819 the arms were granted based on the oldest coloured image, but with a red tongue. In 1992 the lion also got red nails. | ||