No default posture.
No default orientation.
No default tincture.
See also: Bear in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration. As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as the term dormant is no longer used and sleeping animals will not be registered.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration,
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Stephanie Fahey.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Stephanie Fahey.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries (Page 107). Artist: Jérôme de Bara. .
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 107.)
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Finellach.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Finellach.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Adapted from Wappenbuch Conrads von Grünenberg. Artist: Iago ab Adam.
Artist: Iago ab Adam. Adapted from Wappenbuch Conrads von Grünenberg.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Vémundr Syvursson.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Piero di Paxiti da Vincenza.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Piero di Paxiti da Vincenza.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration. As of August 2018, use of this posture by beasts other than lions is considered a Step from Period Practice (SFPP).
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Aegidius Tschudi's Armorial. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: Aegidius Tschudi's Armorial. Artist unknown. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Ortenburger Wappenbuch (Folio 2v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Ortenburger Wappenbuch. Artist unknown. (Folio 2v.)
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration. As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as quadrupeds affronty are generally not found in period armory.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Wikimedia Commons. Adapted from the coat of arms of the city of Yaroslavl. Artist: Mouagip. License: Public domain; not subject to copyright under Russian law
Source: Wikimedia Commons. Artist: Mouagip. Adapted from the coat of arms of the city of Yaroslavl. License: Public domain; not subject to copyright under Russian law.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Raziya Bint Rusa.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Raziya Bint Rusa.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Animals.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Animals.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
No proper coloration. Note that this depiction is considered poor style as it should have larger jags in order to meet the current recommendations for erasing.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration. Note that this depiction is considered poor style as it should have larger jags in order to meet the current recommendations for erasing.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration. Note that this depiction is considered poor style as it should have larger jags in order to meet the current recommendations for erasing.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elspeth Farre.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elspeth Farre.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges (Crest of Randle Brereton, p. 207). Artist: Thomas Willement. .
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement. (Crest of Randle Brereton, p. 207.)
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration. Note that this depiction is considered poor style as it should have larger jags in order to meet the current recommendations for erasing.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
The foot and leg of a bear. Default posture: upright, claws to dexter. Proper coloration: brown fur.
Source: Baltischer Wappen-Kalender. Artist: M. Kortmann.
Source: Baltischer Wappen-Kalender. Artist: M. Kortmann.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Scheibler Armorial (Page 105). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Scheibler Armorial. Artist: Unknown. (Page 105.)
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries (Page 110). Artist: Jérôme de Bara. .
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 110.)
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Silbereisen Chronicon Helvetiae (Reference Aarau MsWettF 16 1). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Silbereisen Chronicon Helvetiae. (Reference Aarau MsWettF 16 1.) Artist unknown.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration. The beasts-cut motif divides the field to form two interlocking heads. Must use contrasting tinctures.
Source: Heraldik-Wiki. Adapted from a woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder of his arms, 1516. Artist: Madboy74. . License: Public domain
Source: Heraldik-Wiki. Artist: Madboy74. License: Public domain. Adapted from a woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder of his arms, 1516.
A field divided bendwise sinister to form two interlocking bear’s heads.
Source: Heraldik-Wiki. Adapted from a woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder of his arms, 1516. Artist: Madboy74. . License: Public domain
Source: Heraldik-Wiki. Artist: Madboy74. License: Public domain. Adapted from a woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder of his arms, 1516.
A large beast of the wilds. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
An aquatic monster with the body of a bear and the tail of a fish. Default posture: erect. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
