Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Leaf

See also: Leaf in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

Acanthus Leaf §

A Mediterranean plant with indented leaves often used for decorative architectural motifs.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

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

Aspen Leaf §

A tall hardwood tree related to the poplars.

Default orientation: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Artist: Owen Tegg.

Birch Leaf §

A hardwood tree of the northern forests.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

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

Chrysanthemum Leaf §

A many-petaled flower of East Asia.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

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

Fig Leaf (1) §

The common fig is a small tree cultivated for its fruit.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.

Fig Leaf (2) §

The common fig is a small tree cultivated for its fruit.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

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

Grape Leaf §

A woody vine grown for thousands of years to harvest its berries.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin from a botanical illustration.

Hemp Leaf §

A fast-growing plant traditionally cultivated as a source of fiber.

Default orientation: stem to base. Proper coloration: vert.

Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown.

Holly Leaf (1) §

Holly is an evergreen shrub with bright red berries.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.

Holly Leaf (2) §

Holly is an evergreen shrub with bright red berries.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Ivy Leaf (1) §

An evergreen woody vine which climbs or creeps over its surroundings.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

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

Ivy Leaf (2) §

An evergreen woody vine which climbs or creeps over its surroundings.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Lady's Mantle Leaf §

A low-growing plant with medicinal uses.

Default orientation: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

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

Laurel Leaf (1) §

Bay laurel is a small tree with fragrant leaves that is common in the Mediterranean region.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.

Laurel Leaf (2) §

Bay laurel is a small tree with fragrant leaves that is common in the Mediterranean region.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Linden Branch of Three Leaves Throughout Bendwise §

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A hardwood tree found throughout much of Europe, also called the Lime or Basswood tree. Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Source: Botenbuch der Bruderschaft St. Christoph auf dem Arlberg. Artist unknown. (Folio 159r.)

Linden Leaf (1) §

A hardwood tree found throughout much of Europe, also called the Lime or Basswood tree.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

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

Linden Leaf (2) §

A hardwood tree found throughout much of Europe, also called the Lime or Basswood tree.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Source: Wappenbuch des Landkreises Hannover. Artist: Gustav Völker.

Linden Leaf Issuant from a Ragged Staff §

A hardwood tree found throughout much of Europe, also called the Lime or Basswood tree.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves, brown trunk.

Source: Cod. Sang. 543. Artist: Kaspar Härtli. (Folio 1r.)

Maple Leaf (1) §

A deciduous tree found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for its sweet sap, fall color and its “helicopter” seed pods.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist unknown.

Maple Leaf (2) §

A deciduous tree found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for its sweet sap, fall color and its “helicopter” seed pods.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

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

Maple Leaf (3) §

A deciduous tree found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for its sweet sap, fall color and its “helicopter” seed pods.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves, brown wood.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Maple Leaf (4) §

A deciduous tree found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for its sweet sap, fall color and its “helicopter” seed pods.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves, brown wood.

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

Maple Leaf (5) §

A deciduous tree found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for its sweet sap, fall color and its “helicopter” seed pods.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves, brown wood.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Finellach.

Sprig of Maple Leaves §

A deciduous tree found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for its sweet sap, fall color and its “helicopter” seed pods.

Default alignment: stem to base.

Proper coloration: green leaves, brown wood.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Finellach.

Nettle Leaf §

A shrubby plant known for the stinging sensation experienced when it touches your skin.

Default orientation: stem to base. Proper coloration: green.

Source: Cod. Karlsruhe 2821. Artist unknown. Adapted by Sadhbh Bheag.

Oak Leaf (1) §

The most common type of tree in heraldry, known for its production of acorns.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

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

Oak Leaf (2) §

The most common type of tree in heraldry, known for its production of acorns.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Oak Leaf (3) §

The most common type of tree in heraldry, known for its production of acorns.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Source: SVG Heraldry Components. Artist: Nicholas de Estleche.

Oak Leaf (4) §

The most common type of tree in heraldry, known for its production of acorns.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Artist: Iago ab Adam. Adapted from Wappenbuch Conrads von Grünenberg.

Oak Leaf (5) §

The most common type of tree in heraldry, known for its production of acorns.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Source: Von Den Fürsten Grauen, Herren. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.

Oak Leaf (6) §

The most common type of tree in heraldry, known for its production of acorns.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Finellach.

Poplar Leaf §

A hardwood tree.

Default orientation: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves, brown stems.

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

Sprig of Rowan Leaves (1) §

The compound leaf of a tree with distinctive red berries, formerly grown for its fruit, and once revered as a protection against evil spirits.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves and stem.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Sprig of Rowan Leaves (2) §

The compound leaf of a tree with distinctive red berries, formerly grown for its fruit, and once revered as a protection against evil spirits.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves and stem.

Adapted from a botanical illustration.

Strawberry Leaf (1) §

A juicy berry. Although the modern garden strawberry dates from the 18th century, the wild woodland strawberry, which has smaller fruits, has been consumed for thousands of years and was cultivated in medieval Europe.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

As noted on the January 2024 cover letter, strawberry leaves are consistently shown as a cluster of three leaflets.

Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin. Adapted from a botanical illustration.

Strawberry Leaf (2) §

A juicy berry. Although the modern garden strawberry dates from the 18th century, the wild woodland strawberry, which has smaller fruits, has been consumed for thousands of years and was cultivated in medieval Europe.

Default alignment: stem to base. Proper coloration: green leaves.

As noted on the January 2024 cover letter, strawberry leaves are consistently shown as a cluster of three leaflets.

Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin. Adapted from a botanical illustration.

Wood Sorrel Leaves §

A small flowering plant sometimes called “false shamrocks” because of the shape of their leaves and petals. Default orientation: blossoms affronty; stems to base. No proper coloration.

Found in Japanese armory, where it is blazoned "Katabami".

Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 33.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Belt Loose With Three Linden Leaves Pendant §

A strap used to fasten clothing.

Default orientation: buckle to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.

Crown of Oak Leaves (1) §

A fancy hat. Reserved for royal peers.

Default orientation: fesswise. No proper coloration.

Source: The VII Deidis of Honour. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (The "Crown Civica.") Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.

Crown of Oak Leaves (2) §

A fancy hat. Reserved for royal peers.

Default orientation: fesswise. No proper coloration.

Source: Survey of London Monograph 16. Artist unknown. (Page 39.)