Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Volume E: Achievement Elements

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Cover Page §

Banner and Lance §

A piece of cloth attached to a pole.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.

Rocky Compartment §

A platform used as a base for an achievement.

Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Earthen Compartment §

A platform used as a base for an achievement.

Source: Coats of Arms of Scottish Nobility. Artist unknown. (Folio 7r.)

Flat Compartment §

A platform used as a base for an achievement.

Source: Vocabulaire-Atlas Héraldique. Artist unknown.

Grassy Compartment (1) §

A platform used as a base for an achievement.

Artist: Elspeth Farre.

Grassy Compartment (2) §

A platform used as a base for an achievement.

Source: Irish Funeral Entries, Volume 3. Artist unknown. (From the attributed arms of Death.)

Grassy Compartment (3) §

A platform used as a base for an achievement.

Grassy Compartment (4) §

A platform used as a base for an achievement.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.

Grassy Compartment (5) §

A platform used as a base for an achievement.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.

Medallion §

A medallion may be used to display order or award insignia.

Medallion and Ribbon §

A medallion may be used to display order or award insignia.

Medallion Ribbon §

A medallion may be used to display order or award insignia.

Scrap of Parchment §

A small piece of writing material.

Source: Ehrenspiegel des Hauses Österreich. Artist unknown. (Page 608.)

Ribbon §

A length of ribbon tied into a bow, such as might be used to tie a bundle of items together.

Default alignment: loose ends to base. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Ring and Braid §

A metal ring and braided cord serves as regalia for some orders in Ansteorra.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Motto Scroll (1) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.

Motto Scroll (2) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: Some Feudal Coats of Arms. Artist: James Foster.

Motto Scroll (3) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Motto Scroll (4) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: The Principles of Design. Artist: George Woolliscroft–Rhead.

Motto Scroll (5) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Firkin.

Motto Scroll (6) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Firkin.

Motto Scroll (7) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Firkin.

Motto Scroll (8) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Firkin.

Motto Scroll (9) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: Irish Nobility E1. Artist: Unknown. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.

Motto Scroll (10) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Motto Scroll (11) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Motto Scroll (12) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Motto Scroll (13) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Motto Scroll (14) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Motto Scroll (15) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Motto Scroll (16) §

A length of parchment upon which might be inscribed a name or personal motto.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: Ehrenspiegel des Hauses Österreich. Artist unknown. (Page 592.)

Herald's Staff §

A baton used as a sign of office for heralds.

Default orientation: palewise. No proper coloration. Sometimes shown in saltire behind an escutcheon.

Hanging Strap §

A shield may be displayed hanging from a strap.

Source: Livro do Armeiro-Mor. Artist unknown.

Torse In Profile (1) §

A ring of twisted fabric worn around the brow or atop a helm.

No proper coloration. Typically of two contrasting tinctures twisted together in alternating bands.

Torse In Profile (2) §

A ring of twisted fabric worn around the brow or atop a helm.

No proper coloration. Typically of two contrasting tinctures twisted together in alternating bands.

Torse In Profile (3) §

A ring of twisted fabric worn around the brow or atop a helm.

No proper coloration. Typically of two contrasting tinctures twisted together in alternating bands.

Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Floral Vine (1) §

A decorative length of greenery.

May be repeated to form a border.

Source: Wikimedia Commons. Artist: Orem. License: Public domain.

Floral Vine (2) §

A decorative length of greenery.

May be repeated to form a border.

Source: Wikimedia Commons. Artist: Orem. License: Public domain.