Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Elk

The largest member of the deer family, distinguished by its flat palmate antlers. Known in North America as a “moose.”

Elk Lodged §

No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.

The term “lodged” is a synonym for “couchant” that is applied to deer.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Elk Rampant (1) §

No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Elk Rampant (2) §

No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.

Source: Insignia Anglica. Artist unknown. Adapted by Forveleth Dunde.

Elk Rampant (3) §

No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.

Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Elk Trippant (1) §

No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.

The term “trippant” is a synonym for “passant” that is applied to deer.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Elk Trippant (2) §

No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.

The term “trippant” is a synonym for “passant” that is applied to deer.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.