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The oldest known seal of the village dates from 1654 and shows a fox, canting for the old name of Rijke Vossel (Vos=fox). In the 18th century the seal showed a triangular shield with three diamonds and the letters R and V. In 1913 this was transformed to a triangle and letters on a shield. <br> | The oldest known seal of the village dates from 1654 and shows a fox, canting for the old name of Rijke Vossel (Vos=fox). In the 18th century the seal showed a triangular shield with three diamonds and the letters R and V. In 1913 this was transformed to a triangle and letters on a shield. <br> | ||
The diamonds are probably derived from the arms of the Lalaing family, who acquired the village in the 16th century. The colours are also derived from Lalaing. | The diamonds are probably derived from the arms of the Lalaing family, who acquired the village in the 16th century. The colours are also derived from Lalaing. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:ryckevorsel.hagbe.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | |||
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