Avelgem

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AVELGEM

Province : West-Vlaanderen
Additions : 1976 Bossuit, Kerkhove, Outrijve, Waarmaarde

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted by royal decree on October 20, 1819 and again on August 18, 1841.

The arms are derived from the oldest known seal of the town, known from the late 17th century. The cross is derived from the arms of the Lords of Avelgem, who ruled the village until 1378.

Wapen van/Blason de Avelgem

The arms in the Koffie Hag albums +/- 1930
Wapen van/Blason de Avelgem

The arms on a police badge (source)

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Literature : Servais, M. : Armorial des provinces et des communes de Belgique. Liege, 1955, 1041 p