Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Estoile

See also: Estoile and Star in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A star. Has wavy rays, which distinguishes it from a mullet, which has straight points.

Six rays by default, unless explicitly blazoned to have more. With eight or more rays, conflicts with a sun.

Estoile (1) §

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

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

Estoile (2) §

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

Estoile (3) §

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: The Accedence of Armorie. Artist unknown. (Folio 59r.)

Estoile of 12 Points §

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Estoile of 16 Points §

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

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

Estoile Pierced §

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

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