Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Chess Piece

Chess Bishop §

A traditionally-shaped “bishop” piece from a chess set.

Default orientation: palewise. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

One-Headed Chess Knight §

A traditionally-shaped “knight” piece from a chess set. The knight has two heads by default.

Default orientation: palewise, facing dexter. No proper coloration.

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

Chess Piece §

A traditionally-shaped piece from a chess set.

Default orientation: solid end to base. No proper coloration.

Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Chess Rook (1) §

A traditionally-shaped “castle” or “tower” piece from a chess set.

Default orientation: forked end to chief. No proper coloration.

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

Chess Rook (2) §

A traditionally-shaped “castle” or “tower” piece from a chess set.

Default orientation: forked end to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Chess Rook (3) §

A traditionally-shaped “castle” or “tower” piece from a chess set.

Default orientation: forked end to chief. No proper coloration.

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

Chess Rook (4) §

A traditionally-shaped “castle” or “tower” piece from a chess set. Default orientation: forked end to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Livro do Armeiro-Mor. Artist: Jean Du Cros. (Arms of Marroco, folio 22v.)