Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Dragon

See also: Dragon in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A mythical fire-breathing lizard.

Default posture: segreant (rampant wings addorsed). No proper coloration.

Dragon (1) §

The term “segreant” describes a winged quadruped rampant, with wings addorsed and elevated.

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

Dragon (2) §

The term “segreant” describes a winged quadruped rampant, with wings addorsed and elevated.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

Dragon (3) §

The term “segreant” describes a winged quadruped rampant, with wings addorsed and elevated.

This depiction is poor style as the wings are excessively large.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Dragon (4) §

The term “segreant” describes a winged quadruped rampant, with wings addorsed and elevated.

Source: Heraldic Badges. Artist unknown. (From page 142.) Adapted from Prince Arthur's Book.

Dragon (5) §

The term “segreant” describes a winged quadruped rampant, with wings addorsed and elevated.

Artist: Elspeth Farre.

Dragon (6) §

The term “segreant” describes a winged quadruped rampant, with wings addorsed and elevated.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.

Dragon (7) §

The term “segreant” describes a winged quadruped rampant, with wings addorsed and elevated.

Artist: Tancorix inigena Bivaidonas. License: CC BY-NC-SA; comercial use requires permision.

Dragon Couchant Wings Close Dexter Forepaw Raised §

Dragon Displayed (1) §

No longer registerable following the January 2018 ruling on quadrupeds affronty.

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

Dragon Displayed (2) §

No longer registerable following the January 2018 ruling on quadrupeds affronty.

Because the dragon’s forelegs overlap its wings and are not visible against the field, this could easily be mistaken for a wyvern if the internal detailing was not shown clearly.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Dragon Displayed (3) §

No longer registerable following the January 2018 ruling on quadrupeds affronty.

Artist: Alexandre Saint Pierre.

Dragon Dormant (1) §

No longer registrable as dormant beasts were disallowed on the January 2018 cover letter.

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

Dragon Dormant (2) §

No longer registrable as dormant beasts were disallowed on the January 2018 cover letter.

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

Dragon Dormant (3) §

No longer registrable as dormant beasts were disallowed on the January 2018 cover letter.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.

Dragon Sejant Affronty (1) §

No longer registerable following the January 2018 ruling on quadrupeds affronty.

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

Dragon Sejant Affronty (2) §

No longer registerable following the January 2018 ruling on quadrupeds affronty.

Artist: Elspeth Farre.

Dragon Volant §

The depiction has been unregistrable since 1991, as volant is not a defined posture for quadrupeds.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

Legless Dragon (1) §

Dragons typically have legs unless blazoned otherwise.

Source: Reg. Lat. 2091. Artist unknown. Adapted by Nest verch Gwilim.

Legless Dragon (2) §

Dragons typically have legs unless blazoned otherwise.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.

Wingless Dragon Couchant §

Dragons typically have wings unless blazoned otherwise.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Wingless Dragon Passant §

Dragons typically have wings unless blazoned otherwise.

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

East Asian Dragon In Annulo (1) §

East Asian dragons are considered a Step From Core Practice (SFCP).

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

East Asian Dragon In Annulo (2) §

East Asian dragons are considered a Step From Core Practice (SFCP).

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

East Asian Dragon Passant §

East Asian dragons are considered a Step From Core Practice (SFCP).

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Bend Engouled by Dragons §

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Badge

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. (Arms of Andrade.)

Dragon's Head Cabossed Breathing Fire (1) §

Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.

Dragon's Head Cabossed Breathing Fire (2) §

Dragon's Head Couped Breathing Fire §

Source: Free Library of Philadelphia Lewis MS E 17. (Folio 66r.) Adapted by Iago ab Adam.

Dragon's Head Erased (2) §

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.