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The arms are based on the arms of the 12th century Viscounts of Kortrijk. The chevron appears for the first time on a seal of Rogier II of Kortrijk from 1197. In 1199 the chevron appears for the first time on a counter-seal of the city. <br> | The arms are based on the arms of the 12th century Viscounts of Kortrijk. The chevron appears for the first time on a seal of Rogier II of Kortrijk from 1197. In 1199 the chevron appears for the first time on a counter-seal of the city. <br> | ||
Until 1309 the chevron only appeard on the counter-seals, from | Until 1309 the chevron only appeard on the counter-seals, from 1286 onwards also on the main seals. The supporters appear on the seal in 1368, the mural crown in the 18th century. | ||
The oldest colour image dates from the end of the 15th century. | The oldest colour image dates from the end of the 15th century. | ||