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The arms were first granted in 1819. When the mayor applied for the arms, he only send the local seal. He did not provide an explanation or colours. The arms were thus granted in the Dutch national colours blue and gold, and the image of St. Martin was not recognised and just described as a person on a horse. | The arms were first granted in 1819. When the mayor applied for the arms, he only send the local seal. He did not provide an explanation or colours. The arms were thus granted in the Dutch national colours blue and gold, and the image of St. Martin was not recognised and just described as a person on a horse. | ||
After the Belgian independence the arms were re-granted and the colours of the Merode shield were corrected. | After the Belgian independence the arms were re-granted and the colours of the Merode shield were corrected. Also St. Martin was properly described. | ||
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