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The arms are derived from the arms of the Bournonville family. The family had already many possessions in the area since the Middle Ages. In the 17<sup>th</sup> century the Counts of Bournonville were promoted to Princes. The principality of Buggenhout existed until 1793. In 1966 the arms of the Princes were adopted as arms for the municipality. | The arms are derived from the arms of the Bournonville family. The family had already many possessions in the area since the Middle Ages. In the 17<sup>th</sup> century the Counts of Bournonville were promoted to Princes. The principality of Buggenhout existed until 1793. In 1966 the arms of the Princes were adopted as arms for the municipality. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:buggenhout.pol.jpg|center|275 px]] <br/>The arms on a police badge ([http://blog.seniorennet.be/police_politie_insignes/ source]) | |||
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