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adopted 5 Nov 1987
This is an old settlement, dating probably from before Roman times. In the Middle Ages it belonged to the Prince/Bishop of Luik/Liège until 1794. When Noord-Brabant and Limburg were "Generaliteitslanden" (ruled directly by the States General, which appointed a governor, from 1648-19th century) Luyksgestel was an enclave, where Catholics were allowed to practice their religion openly.
Source: DerkWillem Visser: Gemeentevlaggen en wapens Koninkrijk der
Nederlanden, 2001.
Prisma toeristengids Zeeland-Brabant-Limburg, by P.G. Bins, 1965.
Jarig Bakker, 15 May 2005
Old unofficial flag: chequy of red and white; in top hoist a square
charged with the municipal arms.
This was probably used as a parading flag during the celebrations of
the 750 birthday of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1935.
Jarig Bakker, 15 May 2005
Arms: argent three trees vert on base of natural colors; the shield
surmounted by a crown or of three leaves and two pearls.
The coar of arms is canting: "gestel" from "gestelo":
a forest on sandy soil.
Jarig Bakker, 15 May 2005