Schendelbeke

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Civic heraldry of Belgium - Belgische Gemeentewapens / Armorial de Belgique
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SCHENDELBEKE

Province : Oost-Vlaanderen
Incorporated into : 1976 Geraardsbergen

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on August 4, 1818.

The meaning of these arms, which show two washing-spades, have no historical origin. Why these were granted in 1818 is not known anymore. Literature : Servais, 1955