Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Crab

See also: Crab in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

Crab (1) §

A pinchy crustacean.

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Crab (2) §

A pinchy crustacean.

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

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

Crab (3) §

A pinchy crustacean.

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 87.)

Crab Statant §

A pinchy crustacean.

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

Although found in a heraldic treatise, this depiction might be considered poor style due to trian aspect.

Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 34r.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.

Horseshoe Crab §

A crustacean with a flat shell hiding its legs.

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

Adapted from a 1617 oil painting "The Cabinet of a Collector." Artist: Frans Franken the Younger. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.