Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Martlet

See also: Martlet in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A stylized bird, perhaps originally related to the swallow, now defined by its lack of legs, as myth suggests it never lands.

Default posture: Close. No proper coloration.

Martlet (2) §

This depiction is no longer registrable following the February 2018 finding that period martlets were not drawn with split swallow-tails.

Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.

Martlet (3) §

This depiction is no longer registrable following the February 2018 finding that period martlets were not drawn with split swallow-tails.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed). Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Martlet (5) §

This depiction is no longer registrable following the February 2018 finding that period martlets were not drawn with split swallow-tails.

Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.

Martlet (6) §

Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms. Artist: Robert Cooke. (From page 151, arms of Watyr Walcotte.)

Martlet (7) §

This depiction is no longer registrable following the February 2018 finding that period martlets were not drawn with split swallow-tails.

Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.