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The arms were granted on February 1, 1947. | The arms were granted on February 1, 1947. | ||
The lion in the arms is derived from the arms of the St. Bavo Abbey in Gent. The village of Sint Amandsberg was a possession of the abbey for many centuries | The lion in the arms is derived from the arms of the St. Bavo Abbey in Gent. The village of Sint Amandsberg was a possession of the abbey for many centuries (see also [[Oostakker]], [[Lochristi]] and [[Sint Lievens Houtem]]). | ||
The supporter, St. Amand is the patron saint of Sint Amandsberg. | The supporter, St. Amand is the patron saint of Sint Amandsberg. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Belgium - Belgische Gemeentewapens / Armorial de Belgique |
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SINT AMANDSBERG
Province : Oost Vlaanderen
Incorporated into : 1975 Gent
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on February 1, 1947.
The lion in the arms is derived from the arms of the St. Bavo Abbey in Gent. The village of Sint Amandsberg was a possession of the abbey for many centuries (see also Oostakker, Lochristi and Sint Lievens Houtem).
The supporter, St. Amand is the patron saint of Sint Amandsberg.
Literature : Servais, 1955