Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Falcon

See also: Falcon in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A bird of prey. May also be blazoned a “hawk.”

Default posture: close. Proper coloration: brown.

Falcon Volant (1) §

This depiction is not registrable as a bird volant should not have feet extending forward.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux.

Falcon Belled §

The term “belled” indicates that there are small hawk's bells tied to its legs.

Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms. Artist: Robert Cooke.

Falcon Jessed (1) §

The term “jessed” indicates that there are thongs tied around its legs

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

Falcon Jessed (2) §

The term “jessed” indicates that there are thongs tied around its legs.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Falcon Hooded and Jessed §

The term “jessed” indicates that there are thongs tied around its legs.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Falcon Hooded Belled and Jessed Seated Upon A Glove §

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

Falcon's Head Erased and Hooded §

Source: Vocabulaire-Atlas Héraldique. Artist unknown. (Illustration 508.)