No default posture.
No default orientation.
No default tincture.
A single-humped camel with an equine head. Sometimes referred to as the "ass camel." No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist unknown.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist unknown.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Pennsic 50 Volunteer.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Pennsic 50 Volunteer.
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges (From the banner of John Gyfford de Chelyngton p. 262). Artist: Thomas Willement. .
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement. (From the banner of John Gyfford de Chelyngton p. 262.)
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist unknown.
A stubborn smaller cousin of the horse. Known in modern times as a “donkey.” No default posture. No proper coloration. This image may actually depict a mule, a hybrid between a donkey and a horse.
Source: Trachtenbuch des Christoph Weiditz. Artist: Christoph Weiditz. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Tali Essen of the Isles.
Source: Trachtenbuch des Christoph Weiditz. Artist: Christoph Weiditz. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe and Tali Essen of the Isles.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Schembartbuch und Wappenbuch (Page 40). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Schembartbuch und Wappenbuch. Artist unknown. (Page 40.)
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Raziya Bint Rusa.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Raziya Bint Rusa.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Some Feudal Lords and Their Seals (Badge of Codnor). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Some Feudal Lords and Their Seals. Artist unknown. (Badge of Codnor.)
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Default posture: statant. 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.
Default posture: statant. 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.
Default posture: statant. 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.
Default posture: statant. 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.
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.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. . License: CC BY-NC-SA; comercial use requires permision
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. License: CC BY-NC-SA; comercial use requires permision.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
A powerful swine. No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
A powerful swine. No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Confréries de la Cour Amoureuse (Folio 22). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Confréries de la Cour Amoureuse. Artist unknown. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. (Folio 22.)
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Armorial Le Breton (Page 5, circa 1450). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Drasma Dragomira.
Source: Armorial Le Breton. Artist unknown. (Page 5, circa 1450.) Adapted by Drasma Dragomira.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Kenmon Shokamon (Page 10). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 10.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: `Aziza al-Shiraziyya.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: `Aziza al-Shiraziyya.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Adapted from Wappenbuch Conrads von Grünenberg. Artist: Iago ab Adam.
Artist: Iago ab Adam. Adapted from Wappenbuch Conrads von Grünenberg.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Dorothy Mackey.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Dorothy Mackey.
Source: Viaggio da Venetia al Santo Sepolchro. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: Viaggio da Venetia al Santo Sepolchro. Artist unknown. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
A colorful insectivore. Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Wellcome Collection (From an engraving circa 1663). Artist: David Loggan. .
Source: Wellcome Collection. Artist: David Loggan. (From an engraving circa 1663.)
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Li Xia.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Li Xia.
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Source: Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat. Artist: Zakariya al-Qazwini. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat. Artist: Zakariya al-Qazwini. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Although found in a heraldic treatise, this depiction might be considered poor style due to trian aspect.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie (Folio 34r). Artist: Adam Loutfut. . Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 34r.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
A leaping insect. A cousin of the grasshopper with very long antennae. Default orientation: tergiant. 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.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries (Page 86). Artist: Jérôme de Bara. .
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 86.)
Source: The Deidis of Armorie (Folio 29r). Artist: Adam Loutfut. . Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 29r.) Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Irish Arms B (Folio 71r, the arms of Rosseter). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: Irish Arms B. Artist unknown. (Folio 71r, the arms of Rosseter.) Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: Kitāb al-Ḥayawān. Artist: Abu Uthman Amr ibn Bahr al-Kinani al-Basri. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Kitāb al-Ḥayawān. Artist: Abu Uthman Amr ibn Bahr al-Kinani al-Basri. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Austrian State Archives (Arms of Wolfgang Probst, 1582). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Austrian State Archives. (Arms of Wolfgang Probst, 1582.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Alessandra Sartor.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Alessandra Sartor.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A fast-running sight hound may be blazoned a “levrier.” Period sight hound breeds include the greyhound and wolfhound.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A solidly-built working dog with short ears may be blazoned an “alaunt” or "mastiff."
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “badger-hound.” (However, the dachshund has not been documented as a period breed.)
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
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.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms (Page 38). Artist: Robert Cooke. .
Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms. Artist: Robert Cooke. (Page 38.)
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
No default posture. No proper coloration. A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
The term “herissony” means that the cat is spitting, its back is arched, and its hair is standing on end,
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
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.
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.
Default posture: displayed. No proper coloration.
Source: Banderia Prutenorum (Folio 6v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Waḫrii ̯ a of St Christina the Astonishing.
Source: Banderia Prutenorum. (Folio 6v.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Waḫrii ̯ a of St Christina the Astonishing.
Default posture: displayed. No proper coloration.
Source: Banderia Prutenorum (Folio 6v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Waḫrii ̯ a of St Christina the Astonishing.
Source: Banderia Prutenorum. (Folio 6v.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Waḫrii ̯ a of St Christina the Astonishing.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Mittelalterliches Deutsches Wappenbuch. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: Mittelalterliches Deutsches Wappenbuch. Adapted by Iago ab Adam. Artist unknown.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Zurich Roll. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Zurich Roll. Artist unknown. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries (Page 105). Artist: Jérôme de Bara. .
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 105.)
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A giant animal known for its strength. Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks. Following the July 2017 Cover Letter, tusks are unregistrable in the absence of period documentation. Default orientation: point to chief.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A wild canid. No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
A wild canid. No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: Banderia Prutenorum (Folio 7v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Banderia Prutenorum. Artist unknown. (Folio 7v.)
A wild canid. No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie (Folio 17v). Artist: Adam Loutfut. . Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 17v.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Bellenville Armorial (Folio 7v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Bellenville Armorial. Artist unknown. (Folio 7v.)
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Mighel le Brewere.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Mighel le Brewere.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Illustrated Catalogue of the Heraldic Exhibition, Burlington House. Artist unkown. (Badge of Gresham, 1560.)
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Illustration: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A monster from Greek mythology with a woman’s torso, a lion’s body, and wings. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
No proper coloration
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Máel Brigte.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Máel Brigte.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano (Arms of de Niguorda, p 249). Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. .
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano. Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. (Arms of de Niguorda, p 249.)
Source: Dethick's Book of Arms. Artist: Gilbert Dethick. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: Dethick's Book of Arms. Artist: Gilbert Dethick. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie (Folio 19r). Artist: Adam Loutfut. . Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 19r.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Medieval legend held that hedgehogs would creep into vineyards at night, shake grapes loose, then roll about to impale the fallen fruit before carrying their bounty home for their offspring.
Source: Rochester Bestiary. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Rochester Bestiary. Artist unknown.
Medieval legend held that hedgehogs would creep into vineyards at night, shake grapes loose, then roll about to impale the fallen fruit before carrying their bounty home for their offspring.
Source: Harley MS 4751. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Harley MS 4751. Artist unknown.
Source: BnF MS Français 412 (Folio 234r). Artist: Richard de Fournival. .
Source: BnF MS Français 412. Artist: Richard de Fournival. (Folio 234r.)
The iconic figure of Hercules following the completion of his first labor, fighting the Nemean Lion. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair, golden lion, brown wooden club.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft (Page 24v). Artist: Vigil Raber. . Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 24v.) Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Máel Brigte.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Máel Brigte.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Harley MS 6149. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Harley MS 6149. Artist unknown. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Zurich Roll. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Zurich Roll. Artist unknown.
A domesticated equine. Presumed to be a stallion unless blazoned a “mare.” No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Estelle de la Mer.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Estelle de la Mer.
A domesticated equine. Presumed to be a stallion unless blazoned a “mare.” No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Kenmon Shokamon (Page 48). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 48.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A domesticated equine. Presumed to be a stallion unless blazoned a “mare.” No default posture. 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.
A dragon with many heads. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries (Page 143). Artist: Jérôme de Bara. .
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 143.)
A nocturnal carnivore, with a mix of feline and canine characteristics, and a reputation as a scavager. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Rochester Bestiary. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Rochester Bestiary. Artist unknown.
A nocturnal carnivore, with a mix of feline and canine characteristics, and a reputation as a scavager. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Maragheh Bestiary (Morgan MS M.500. Folio 20v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Maragheh Bestiary. (Morgan MS M.500. Folio 20v.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Codex Mendoza (Folio 51r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Codex Mendoza. (Folio 51r.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Máel Brigte.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Máel Brigte.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: Heraldry, Ancient and Modern (Page 81, arms of the Duke of Norfolk). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Heraldry, Ancient and Modern. Artist unknown. (Page 81, arms of the Duke of Norfolk.)
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Mr. G.W. Eve.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Mr. G.W. Eve.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Tali Essen of the Isles.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Tali Essen of the Isles.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
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.
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 human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: A Handbook of Ornament (Page 511). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: A Handbook of Ornament. Artist unknown. (Page 511.)
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Siebmacher’s Wappenbuch of 1605 (Arms of die Bezisski, page 58). Artist: Johann Siebmacher. . Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: Siebmacher’s Wappenbuch of 1605. Artist: Johann Siebmacher. (Arms of die Bezisski, page 58.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Wipp. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Wipp. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries (Page 209). Artist: Jérôme de Bara. .
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 209.)
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair. This man is dressed in a sixteenth-century Spanish style.
Source: Weidtz trachtenbook, 1530. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Weidtz trachtenbook, 1530. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Artist unknown.
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair. This man is dressed in a sixteenth-century Spanish style.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Novov. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Novov and Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: J4P4N.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: J4P4N.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges (From the banner of Antony Babyngton, p. 258). Artist: Thomas Willement. .
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement. (From the banner of Antony Babyngton, p. 258.)
A burrowing beast with poor eyesight. No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie (Folio 17r, a "moldwarp."). Artist: Adam Loutfut. . Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 17r, a "moldwarp.") Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
A tonsured and enrobed man, holding a book in his hand. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Wipp.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Wipp.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist unknown.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Thora Brandsdottir.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Thora Brandsdottir.
A rodent. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A rodent. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. . License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Máel Brigte.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Máel Brigte.
A mountain goat indigenous to the Alps. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Wylet Fraser.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Wylet Fraser.
A mountain goat indigenous to the Alps. No default posture. 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.
A large wild cat found in Africa and southern Asia. Default orientation: rampant. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
A large wild cat found in Africa and southern Asia. Default orientation: rampant. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
No default posture. No proper coloration, but stripes may be blazoned separately, e.g. “gules marked sable.”
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
A young human. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano (Page 211, arms of de Tegnioxis de Roma). Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. .
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano. Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. (Page 211, arms of de Tegnioxis de Roma.)
A human man. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Ars Oratoria (First edition, page 114). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Ars Oratoria. Artist unknown. (First edition, page 114.)
A human woman. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Source: Ars Oratoria (First edition, page 114). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Ars Oratoria. Artist unknown. (First edition, page 114.)
An amphibious weasel. Heraldically equivalent to the stoat or ermine. Default posture: statant, perhaps; best to blazon explicitly. Proper coloration: brown, perhaps; best to blazon explicitly.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
An amphibious weasel. Heraldically equivalent to the stoat or ermine. Default posture: statant, perhaps; best to blazon explicitly. Proper coloration: brown, perhaps; best to blazon explicitly.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Bosewell blazons this as a panther, despite it not being inflamed.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Volusia Zoe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Volusia Zoe.
An ounce, or maneless lion, covered with colorful spots, with flames emerging from its mouth and ears.. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Li Xia.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Li Xia.
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.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
May be blazoned a "hare" or "coney." Default posture: sejant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie (Folio 18r, a "hare."). Artist: Adam Loutfut. . Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 18r, a "hare.") Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
May be blazoned a "hare" or "coney." Default posture: sejant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Codex Mendoza. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Codex Mendoza. Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
A male ovine, or sheep. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Adapted from A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Jon Chesey.
Artist: Jon Chesey. Adapted from A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
A male ovine, or sheep. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Owen Tegg.
A male ovine, or sheep. 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 rodent. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano (Arms of de Ratazi, p 312). Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. .
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano. Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. (Arms of de Ratazi, p 312.)
A large armored herbivore. Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Adapted from a 1515 woodcut by Albrecht Dürer. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. . License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission. Adapted from a 1515 woodcut by Albrecht Dürer.
A large armored herbivore. Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft (Folio 4). Artist: Vigil Raber. .
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Folio 4.)
A large armored herbivore. Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Harley MS 5818. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Harley MS 5818. Artist unknown. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
A lizard wreathed in flames. Default posture: statant. 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 lizard wreathed in flames. Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
A lizard wreathed in flames. Default posture: statant. 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 fluffy ungulate. A male sheep is blazoned a "ram", while a female may be blazoned a "ewe." No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Owen Tegg.
A fluffy ungulate. A male sheep is blazoned a "ram", while a female may be blazoned a "ewe." No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
A fluffy ungulate. A male sheep is blazoned a "ram", while a female may be blazoned a "ewe." 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.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
A small beast of the new world known for the odoriferous spray it uses for defense. No default posture. Proper coloration: sable marked argent.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Saewynn aet Cnolle.
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.
Default posture: sejant erect. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown. The term “at gaze” describes a deer that is statant guardant.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
No default tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Ortus Sanitatis. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Ortus Sanitatis. Artist unknown.
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Proper coloration, if blazoned an ermine, argent with a sable-tipped tail.
Source: Wappenbuch der Bruderschaft des heiligen Christophorus am Arlberg. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Randve’ Litil Hamar.
Source: Wappenbuch der Bruderschaft des heiligen Christophorus am Arlberg. Artist unknown. Adapted by Randve’ Litil Hamar.
Proper coloration, if blazoned an ermine, argent with a sable-tipped tail.
Source: De Materia Medica (Morgan MS M.652). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: De Materia Medica. (Morgan MS M.652.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Proper coloration, if blazoned an ermine, argent with a sable-tipped tail.
Source: Wappenbuch der Bruderschaft des heiligen Christophorus am Arlberg. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Randve’ Litil Hamar.
Source: Wappenbuch der Bruderschaft des heiligen Christophorus am Arlberg. Artist unknown. Adapted by Randve’ Litil Hamar.
No default posture. 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.
A long-lived, slow-moving animal protected by a hard shell. Also blazoned a “turtle.” Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A long-lived, slow-moving animal protected by a hard shell. Also blazoned a “turtle.” Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Walters Ms. W.659. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Source: Walters Ms. W.659. Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
A fast-running heraldic beast with the body of a wolf, the tail of a lion, and a downwards-pointed horn on its nose. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The Curiosities of Heraldry. Artist: Mark Antony Lower.
Source: The Curiosities of Heraldry. Artist: Mark Antony Lower.
A fast-running heraldic beast with the body of a wolf, the tail of a lion, and a downwards-pointed horn on its nose. 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.
The Continental unicorn looks more like a goat than a horse.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Kryss Kostarev. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Kryss Kostarev. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Kryss Kostarev.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Kryss Kostarev.
A wolf-like human, or a wolf with human features. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Prodigorum ac Ostentorum Chronicon. Artist: Konrad Lykosthenes. Adapted by Wylet Fraser.
Source: Prodigorum ac Ostentorum Chronicon. Artist: Konrad Lykosthenes. Adapted by Wylet Fraser.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Dorothy Mackey. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Dorothy Mackey. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
A wild canid. 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 wild canid. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
A wild canid. 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 wild canid. 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 wild canid. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Escudos de Armas, la Mayor Parte de Portugal. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: Escudos de Armas, la Mayor Parte de Portugal. Artist unknown. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
A wild canid. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A human woman. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned. Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Stephanie Fahey.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Stephanie Fahey.
A human woman. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned. Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Gisela vom Kreuzbach.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Gisela vom Kreuzbach.
A human woman. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned. Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft (Page 15). Artist: Vigil Raber. . Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 15.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A human woman. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned. Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Novov. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Novov and Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A human woman. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned. Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: A Cyclopedia of Costume (Volume I, page 233). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: A Cyclopedia of Costume. Artist unknown. (Volume I, page 233.)
A human woman. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned. Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft (Page 15). Artist: Vigil Raber. . Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 15.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A human woman. Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
