Sun

A long wisp of flame issuant from a demi-sun on the edge of the field. Blazoned “a ray of the sun issued from edge.”

A long wisp of flame issuant from a demi-sun on the edge of the field. Blazoned “a ray of the sun issued from edge.”

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy. Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Armorial de Gelre. Artist: Claes Heinenzoon. (Folio 54r.)