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The arms were granted on September 15, 1819. On November 20, 1838 supporters were added. These arms were further augmented in 1956 and the same composition was again granted on July 3, 1974. | The arms were granted on September 15, 1819. On November 20, 1838 supporters were added. These arms were further augmented in 1956 and the same composition was again granted on July 3, 1974. | ||
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File:oostende.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms from 1819 | |||
File:oostende1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms from 1838 | |||
File:oostende1956.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms from 1956 | |||
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According to legend Oostende received as arms a key in 1267 from Margareth of Byzantium, who was married to the Count of Vlaanderen and who grante dthe city raights at the time. St. Peter was the patron saint of the new city. The city used on its oldest seals, known between 1309-1523, the image of St. Peter holding two crossed keys and small church. The contra-seals showed only his arm, holding two keys. As arms sometimes three keys were used, probably a symbol for St. Peter and the three city gates at the time. | According to legend Oostende received as arms a key in 1267 from Margareth of Byzantium, who was married to the Count of Vlaanderen and who grante dthe city raights at the time. St. Peter was the patron saint of the new city. The city used on its oldest seals, known between 1309-1523, the image of St. Peter holding two crossed keys and small church. The contra-seals showed only his arm, holding two keys. As arms sometimes three keys were used, probably a symbol for St. Peter and the three city gates at the time. | ||
The first use of the present arms dates from a picture in a late 16th century roll of arms. On an armorial map of Flanders from 1616 the arms are shown as well. The position of the keys (facing left or right) changes slightly in these years. | The first use of the present arms dates from a picture in a late 16th century roll of arms. On an armorial map of Flanders from 1616 the arms are shown as well. The position of the keys (facing left or right) changes slightly in these years. | ||
The present arms (with all keys facing right) appear on the contra-seals of the city from 1682 and other seals onwards. | The present arms (with all keys facing right) appear on the contra-seals of the city from 1682 and other seals onwards. | ||
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The arms remained unchanged after the additions in 1971, but in 1995 the Flemish Heraldic Council proposed to the city a change of the crown to a mural crown to indicate the city status. The city, however, wanted to keep the now historical crown from 1819. | The arms remained unchanged after the additions in 1971, but in 1995 the Flemish Heraldic Council proposed to the city a change of the crown to a mural crown to indicate the city status. The city, however, wanted to keep the now historical crown from 1819. | ||
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| | File:Oostende16.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms in a [[:Category:Windhag city arms|16th century manuscript]] | ||
File:Oostende.hes.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms in the [[Wapen- en Vlaggenboek Hesman|Wapen- en Vlaggenboek]] van Gerrit Hesman (1708) | |||
File:Oostende18.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms in a mid 19th century book | |||
File:oostendez1.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms on a medal from 1853 (Festival van Oostende) | |||
File:oostende.hagbe.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms in the [[Koffie Hag Belgium|Koffie Hag/Café Hag albums]] +/- 1930 | |||
File:be-1345.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms on a Belgian postage stamp | |||
File:be-oostende.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms on a special cover | |||
File:oostende.pol.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms on a police badge ([http://blog.seniorennet.be/police_politie_insignes/ source]) | |||
File:oostende3.jpg|alt=Wapen van Oostende/Arms (crest) of Oostende|The arms on a wooden plaque (image from Facebook) | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Belgium|'''Literature''']]: Servais, 1955 | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Belgium|'''Literature''']]: Servais, 1955 | ||