Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Orb

See also: Orb in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A globe with a cross mounted to the top. Used in period as a symbol of royal authority over the earth.

Orb (1) §

Default orientation: cross to chief. No proper coloration.

Orb (2) §

Default orientation: cross to chief. No proper coloration.

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

Orb (3) §

Default alignment: cross to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: The Accedence of Armorie. Artist unknown. (From folio 36v.)

Orb (4) §

Default orientation: cross to chief. No proper coloration.

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

Orb (5) §

Default orientation: cross to chief. No proper coloration.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Finellach.