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The arms were granted on October 9, 1990. | The arms were granted on October 9, 1990. | ||
The lion as the arms of the city of Gent probably dates from the early 13<sup>th</sup> century and is likely derived from the arms of the Counts of Vlaanderen (Flanders), who used a black lion in a golden field. The colours black and white, are probably derived from the arms of the | The lion as the arms of the city of Gent probably dates from the early 13<sup>th</sup> century and is likely derived from the arms of the Counts of Vlaanderen (Flanders), who used a black lion in a golden field. The colours black and white, are probably derived from the arms of the Margraves of Gent in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. These used a shield divided per fess of silver and black. | ||
The great seals of the city never used the lion, but used the image of St. John, the patron saint of the city, with the Paschal Lamb. Similar seals have been used until the 18<sup>th</sup> century. The smaller seals, however, do show a shield with the lion. The oldest surviving seal dates from 1276, but the seal is likely older. | The great seals of the city never used the lion, but used the image of St. John, the patron saint of the city, with the Paschal Lamb. Similar seals have been used until the 18<sup>th</sup> century. The smaller seals, however, do show a shield with the lion. The oldest surviving seal dates from 1276, but the seal is likely older. | ||