Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Gauntlet

See also: Gauntlet in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

Gauntlet §

A piece of armor to cover the hand.

Default orientation: dexter hand apaumy.

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

Clenched Gauntlet (1) §

A piece of armor to cover the hand.

Default orientation: dexter hand apaumy.

The term “clenched” signifies that the hand is making a fist.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

Clenched Gauntlet (2) §

A armored human hand with fingers clenched.

Default orientation: dexter hand, fingers to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown.

Clenched Gauntlet (3) §

A armored human hand with fingers clenched.

Default orientation: dexter hand, fingers to chief. No proper coloration.

Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Clenched Gauntlet Flexed at the Wrist §

A piece of armor to cover the hand.

Default orientation: dexter hand apaumy.

The term “clenched” signifies that the hand is making a fist.

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

Gauntlet Aversed (1) §

A piece of armor to cover the hand.

Default orientation: dexter hand apaumy.

The term “aversed” signifies that the back of the hand is turned towards the viewer.

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

Gauntlet Aversed (2) §

A piece of armor to cover the hand.

Default orientation: dexter hand apaumy.

The term “aversed” signifies that the back of the hand is turned towards the viewer.

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

Gauntlet Aversed (3) §

A piece of armor to cover the hand.

Default orientation: dexter hand apaumy.

The term “aversed” signifies that the back of the hand is turned towards the viewer.

Source: Encyclopædia Heraldica. (Volume 3, page 39.) Artist unknown.