No default posture.
No default orientation.
No default tincture.
See also: Bend in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.
Central ordinary. The width is typically a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This is a wider bend, suitable for bearing a charge.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. The width is typically a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This is a thinner bend.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. The width is typically a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This is a very thin bend.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. The width may be a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This type of very-narrow bend is most-often seen as an overall cadency mark.
Source: Commonplace Book of Heraldry (Folio 29r). Artist: Jean Faucket. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Commonplace Book of Heraldry. (Folio 29r.) Artist: Jean Faucket. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. The width may be a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This type of very-narrow bend is most-often seen as an overall cadency mark.
Source: Le Grand Armorial Équestre de la Toison d'Or. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Le Grand Armorial Équestre de la Toison d'Or. Artist unknown.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Zurich Roll (Folio 2r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Zurich Roll. Artist unknown. (Folio 2r.)
Central ordinary. Two contrasting tinctures.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. Two contrasting tinctures.
Source: Insignia Pontificum Romanorum et Cardinalium I (Folio 171r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Insignia Pontificum Romanorum et Cardinalium I. Artist unknown. (Folio 171r.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: BnF MS Allemand 304 (Page 492). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: BnF MS Allemand 304. Artist unknown. (Page 492.)
Central ordinary. This is a very thin bend, as might be used overall for a cadency mark.
Source: Commonplace Book of Heraldry (Folio 29v). Artist: Jean Faucket. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Commonplace Book of Heraldry. (Folio 29v.) Artist: Jean Faucket. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary with secondaries.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary with secondaries.
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.
Central ordinary.
Source: English Arms A (Page 151). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: English Arms A. Artist unknown. (Page 151.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Insignia Anglica. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Insignia Anglica. Artist unknown.
Central ordinary with secondaries.
Source: English Arms A. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: English Arms A. Artist unknown.
Central ordinary with secondaries.
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.
Central ordinary. Two contrasting tinctures.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Thomas Jenyn's Book (Folio 95r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Thomas Jenyn's Book. Artist unknown. (Folio 95r.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher (Arms of the Counts of Champagne). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Arms of the Counts of Champagne.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Wapenboek van Gent (Volume 1, page 152). Artist: Vander Schelden. .
Source: Wapenboek van Gent. Artist: Vander Schelden. (Volume 1, page 152.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Society of Antiquaries MS 644 Vol IX. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Society of Antiquaries MS 644 Vol IX. Artist unknown.
Central ordinary. A bend embowed to chief.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A mythical fire-breathing lizard. Default posture: segreant (rampant wings addorsed). No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki (Arms of Andrade). Artist: Joakim Spuller. .
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. (Arms of Andrade.)
Central ordinary. A bend being devoured by wolves. Seen in Iberian armory.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Insignia Anglica (Folio 50r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Insignia Anglica. Artist unknown. (Folio 50r.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Armorial Français et Plus Particulièrement Poitevin (Folio 38r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Armorial Français et Plus Particulièrement Poitevin. Artist unknown. (Folio 38r.)
Central ordinary.
Source: English Arms A (Page 151). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: English Arms A. Artist unknown. (Page 151.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. A bend being devoured by wolves. Seen in Iberian armory.
Source: Livro do Armeiro-Mor (Arms of Freires de Andrade, folio 55r). Artist: Jean Du Cros. .
Source: Livro do Armeiro-Mor. Artist: Jean Du Cros. (Arms of Freires de Andrade, folio 55r.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Insignia Nobilium Veronensium, Vicentinorum (From the arms of Ulmarana, folio 111). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Insignia Nobilium Veronensium, Vicentinorum. Artist unknown. (From the arms of Ulmarana, folio 111.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Armorial de Gelre (Page 221). Artist: Claes Heinenzoon. . Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Armorial de Gelre. Artist: Claes Heinenzoon. (Page 221.) Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: BnF MS Fr 5240 (Folio 18r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: BnF MS Fr 5240. Artist unknown. (Folio 18r.) Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft (Page 837). Artist: Vigil Raber. .
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 837.)
Central ordinary.
Source: BnF MS Allemand 304 (Page 570). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: BnF MS Allemand 304. Artist unknown. (Page 570.)
Central ordinary.
Source: BnF MS Allemand 304 (Page 439). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: BnF MS Allemand 304. Artist unknown. (Page 439.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
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.
Central ordinary.
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.
Central ordinary.
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.
Central ordinary. The width is typically a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This is a wider bend, suitable for bearing a charge.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. The width is typically a third of the width of the device or a bit narrower. This is a thinner bend.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. Two contrasting tinctures.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. Two contrasting tinctures.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. A bend embowed to chief.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary. A bend being devoured by lions.
Source: Insignia Venetorum Nobilium II (Arms of Cogion, page 110). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Source: Insignia Venetorum Nobilium II. Artist unknown. (Arms of Cogion, page 110.) Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A glaziers nail. Default alignment: palewise, point to base. No proper coloration.
Source: Zrdcadlo Slavného Margrabstwii Morawského. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Zrdcadlo Slavného Margrabstwii Morawského. Artist unknown.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Central ordinary.
Source: Fenwick Roll. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Fenwick Roll. Artist unknown Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Scheibler Armorial (Page 151). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Scheibler Armorial. Artist: Unknown. (Page 151.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher (Folio 18v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Folio 18v.)
Central ordinary.
Source: St. Gallen Armorial (Page 111). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: St. Gallen Armorial. Artist unknown. (Page 111.)
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Central ordinary.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Vémundr Syvursson.
Central ordinary.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher (Folio 18v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Folio 18v.)
Annulets interlaced as in chain mail and arranged as an ordinary. The October 1991 Cover Letter noted that ordinaries of mail would not be registered without documentation of period use.
Source: Le second volume de la premiere partye du blason d'armoiries (Folio 165r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Le second volume de la premiere partye du blason d'armoiries. Artist unknown. (Folio 165r.)
An ordinary formed of chain links.
Source: Nobleza del Andaluzia (Arms of Maneses, folio 38r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Nobleza del Andaluzia. Artist unknown. (Arms of Maneses, folio 38r.)
