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< Belgische Gemeentewapens - Armories communales de Belgique Belgian Civic Heraldry OOST VLAANDEREN Origin/meaning : The black lion on a golden field is the original arms of the Counts of Vlaanderen, which is known since 1162 on the seal of Filips van Vlaanderen. The colours are known since the mid 13th century. Ever since the lion has been the symbol of the Counts of Vlaanderen and the province of Vlaanderen. The province of Oost Vlaanderen was created in 1813 and received the first arms (above left) on August 10, 1816. The arms show the lion of Vlaanderen with a chief, showing the Dutch National arms. After the Belgian independence in 1830 the chief was removed. Literature : Vries, H. de : Wapens van de Nederlanden, Amsterdam, 1995.

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