Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Schnecke

See also: Schnecke in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A snail. A spiral issuant from an edge of the field that makes between one and two turns as it reaches the center.

Seen in period German heraldry.

Schnecke Issuant from Chief §

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Source: Siebmacher’s Wappenbuch of 1605. Artist: Johann Siebmacher. (Arms of von Rordorf, page 198.)

Schnecke Issuant from Dexter Base §

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Source: Neustifter Wappenbuch. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 46.)

Schnecke Issuant From Base Maintaining On Its Outer Swirl Three Schneckes §

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Source: Bellenville Armorial. Artist: Unknown. (Folio 50r.)