Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Crane

See also: Crane in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A large, long-legged, long-necked water bird.

Default posture: close, typically drawn with one leg raised, frequently shown holding a rock, which may be blazoned “in its vigilance.”

Crane (1) §

Proper coloration: argent.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Crane Wings Addorsed §

Proper coloration: argent.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Crane Wings Addorsed Regardant §

Proper coloration: argent.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Crane Wings Addorsed Maintaining A Scroll §

Proper coloration: argent.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Crane Rising Wings Addorsed §

No proper coloration.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Aurora Faw.

Crane Volant §

The position of the wings in this illustration is somewhat ambiguous and is not registrable as shown.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.