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Butterfly Statant §
A fluttering insect.
Default posture: volant in arrière. No proper coloration.
Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 10.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Crab Statant §
A pinchy crustacean.
Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Although found in a heraldic treatise, this depiction might be considered poor style due to trian aspect.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 34r.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Cricket Statant §
A leaping insect. A cousin of the grasshopper with very long antennae. Default orientation: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Grasshopper Statant §
A leaping insect.
Default orientation: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Stag Beetle Statant (1) §
A horned insect.
No default tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Stag Beetle Statant (2) §
A horned insect.
Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Ortus Sanitatis. Artist unknown.
Chameleon (1) §
A colorful insectivore.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Wellcome Collection. Artist: David Loggan. (From an engraving circa 1663.)
Chameleon (2) §
A colorful insectivore.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Li Xia.
Crocodile Statant (1) §
A fierce water-loving lizard.
No default posture. No default coloration.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 86.)
Crocodile Statant (2) §
A fierce water-loving lizard.
No default posture. No default coloration.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 29r.) Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Crocodile Statant (3) §
A fierce water-loving lizard.
No default posture. No default coloration.
Source: Irish Arms B. Artist unknown. (Folio 71r, the arms of Rosseter.) Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Crocodile Statant (4) §
A fierce water-loving lizard.
No default posture. No default coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Crocodile Statant (5) §
A fierce water-loving lizard.
No default posture. No default coloration.
Source: Kitāb al-Ḥayawān. Artist: Abu Uthman Amr ibn Bahr al-Kinani al-Basri. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Dragon Statant (1) §
A mythical fire-breathing lizard.
Default posture: segreant (rampant wings addorsed). No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Dragon Statant (2) §
A mythical fire-breathing lizard.
Default posture: segreant (rampant wings addorsed). No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Hydra Statant §
A dragon with many heads.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 143.)
Salamander §
A lizard wreathed in flames.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Salamander Regardant (1) §
A lizard wreathed in flames.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Salamander Regardant (2) §
A lizard wreathed in flames.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Tortoise Statant (1) §
A long-lived, slow-moving animal protected by a hard shell. Also blazoned a “turtle.”
Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Tortoise Statant (2) §
A long-lived, slow-moving animal protected by a hard shell. Also blazoned a “turtle.”
Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.
Source: Walters Ms. W.659. Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Allocamelus Statant §
A single-humped camel with an equine head. Sometimes referred to as the "ass camel."
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist unknown.
Anteater Statant §
A long-tongued South American beast known for consuming ants and termites.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Antelope Statant §
A swift hybrid monster similar to a deer but with a tusk on its nose and a lions tail.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist unknown.
Armadillo Statant §
An armored beast of the Americas.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Pennsic 50 Volunteer.
Ass Statant §
A stubborn smaller cousin of the horse. Known in modern times as a “donkey.” No default posture. No proper coloration.
This image may actually depict a mule, a hybrid between a donkey and a horse.
Source: Trachtenbuch des Christoph Weiditz. Artist: Christoph Weiditz. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe and Tali Essen of the Isles.
Ass Statant Erect Vested §
A stubborn smaller cousin of the horse. Known in modern times as a “donkey.”
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Schembartbuch und Wappenbuch. Artist unknown. (Page 40.)
Badger (1) §
A fierce den-dwelling beast.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Raziya Bint Rusa.
Badger (2) §
A fierce den-dwelling beast.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Badger (3) §
A fierce den-dwelling beast.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Some Feudal Lords and Their Seals. Artist unknown. (Badge of Codnor.)
Badger (4) §
A fierce den-dwelling beast.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Bear Statant (1) §
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
Bear Statant (2) §
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Bear Statant (3) §
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Bear Statant (4) §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Bear Statant (5) §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Aegidius Tschudi's Armorial. Artist unknown. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Bear Statant (6) §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Ortenburger Wappenbuch. Artist unknown. (Folio 2v.)
Polar Bear Statant §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Bear Statant Affronty §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
As of August 2018 this charge is unregistrable, as quadrupeds affronty are generally not found in period armory.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Bear Statant Erect (1) §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Wikimedia Commons. Artist: Mouagip. Adapted from the coat of arms of the city of Yaroslavl. License: Public domain; not subject to copyright under Russian law.
Bear Statant Erect (2) §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Bear Statant Erect (3) §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Bear Statant Erect Muzzled §
A large beast of the wilds.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Beaver Statant (1) §
An aquatic mammal that builds dams to aid in fishing. No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Beaver Statant (2) §
An aquatic mammal that builds dams to aid in fishing. No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. License: CC BY-NC-SA; comercial use requires permision.
Beaver Statant (3) §
An aquatic mammal that builds dams to aid in fishing. No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Beaver Statant (4) §
An aquatic mammal that builds dams to aid in fishing. No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Beaver Statant Vorant of a Fish §
An aquatic mammal that builds dams to aid in fishing.
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.
Bison Statant §
A large and shaggy cousin of the cow. The European bison is closely related to the North American bison. It was the largest land animal in Europe to survive the end of the ice ages, being hunted to extinction in the wild in the 20th century and then reintroduced from captive stock.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Boar Statant (1) §
A powerful swine.
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Boar Statant (2) §
A powerful swine.
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Confréries de la Cour Amoureuse. Artist unknown. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. (Folio 22.)
Bull Statant (1) §
A powerful bovine.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Bull Statant (2) §
A powerful bovine.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Jon Chesey. Adapted from Armas de los Condes (Spain, 15th-16th C.).
Bull Statant (3) §
A powerful bovine.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Bull Statant (4) §
A powerful bovine. Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Armorial Le Breton. Artist unknown. (Page 5, circa 1450.) Adapted by Drasma Dragomira.
Bull Statant Guardant §
A powerful bovine.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn. Adapted by Þórý Veðardóttir.
Bull Statant Head Lowered §
A powerful bovine.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Bull Statant Pied Collared and Chained §
A powerful bovine.
Sometimes blazoned a “steer” or an “ox.” A “buffalo” is similar but has larger horns. A “yak” is hairy. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Calygreyhound Statant §
A monster with eagle’s forelegs, a lion’s body, and feathery horns.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: `Aziza al-Shiraziyya.
Camel Statant (1) §
A beast of the desert.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Camel Statant (2) §
A beast of the desert.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Camel Statant (3) §
A beast of the desert.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Iago ab Adam. Adapted from Wappenbuch Conrads von Grünenberg.
Cameleopard Statant (1) §
A giraffe. Sometimes spelled “cameleopard.”
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Dorothy Mackey.
Cameleopard Statant (2) §
A giraffe. Sometimes spelled “cameleopard.” No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viaggio da Venetia al Santo Sepolchro. Artist unknown. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Cameleopard Statant (3) §
A giraffe. Sometimes spelled “cameleopard.”
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Domestic Cat Herissony §
A domesticated feline.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
The term “herissony” means that the cat is spitting, its back is arched, and its hair is standing on end,
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Cheetah Statant §
A fast-running cat of Africa and Southwest Asia characterized by dark spots scattered over its hide.
No default posture. No proper coloration. In naturally, found in pale or medium brownish-orange tones with black spots.
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Source: Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat. Artist: Zakariya al-Qazwini. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Doe Statant (1) §
A female deer. May also be blazoned a “hind.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Artist: Alessandra Sartor.
Doe Statant (2) §
A female deer. May also be blazoned a “hind.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Doe Statant Guardant §
A female deer. May also be blazoned a “hind.” No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
Dog Statant (1) §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used. No default posture. No proper coloration.
A fast-running sight hound may be blazoned a “levrier.”
Period sight hound breeds include the greyhound and wolfhound.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Dog Statant (2) §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
A solidly-built working dog with short ears may be blazoned an “alaunt” or "mastiff."
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Dog Statant (3) §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used. No default posture. No proper coloration.
A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Dog Statant (4) §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Jon Chesey. Adapted from Anton Tirol's Wappenbuch (German, c. 1540).
Dog Statant (5) §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “badger-hound.” (However, the dachshund has not been documented as a period breed.)
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Dog Statant (6) §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used. No default posture. No proper coloration.
A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Dog Statant (7) §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Dog Statant (8) §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms. Artist: Robert Cooke. (Page 38.)
Dog Statant Collared §
A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used. No default posture. No proper coloration.
A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Elephant (1) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Elephant (2) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Elephant (3) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.
Elephant (4) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Mittelalterliches Deutsches Wappenbuch. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Elephant (5) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Zurich Roll. Artist unknown. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Elephant (6) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 105.)
Elephant (7) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Elephant Trumpeting §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Elephant Maintaining On Its Back A Tower (1) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Elephant Maintaining On Its Back A Tower (2) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Elephant Maintaining On Its Back A Tower (3) §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
Elephant's Tusk §
A giant animal known for its strength.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: argent, or gray with white tusks.
Following the July 2017 Cover Letter, tusks are unregistrable in the absence of period documentation.
Default orientation: point to chief.
Fox Statant (1) §
A wild canid.
No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Fox Statant (2) §
A wild canid.
No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: Banderia Prutenorum. Artist unknown. (Folio 7v.)
Fox Statant (3) §
A wild canid.
No default posture. Proper coloration: gules, with argent tail tip; often has sable or argent socks, and may have an argent chest, but these are unblazonable details.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 17v.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Goat Statant (1) §
A wild mountainous cousin of the sheep.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Bellenville Armorial. Artist unknown. (Folio 7v.)
Goat Statant (2) §
A wild mountainous cousin of the sheep.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Gorilla Statant §
A large and powerful ape.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Mighel le Brewere.
Hedgehog (1) §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Hedgehog (2) §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Hedgehog (3) §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano. Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. (Arms of de Niguorda, p 249.)
Hedgehog (4) §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Dethick's Book of Arms. Artist: Gilbert Dethick. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Hedgehog (5) §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 19r.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Hedgehog Regardant §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: BnF MS Français 412. Artist: Richard de Fournival. (Folio 234r.)
Hedgehog Impaling Grapes (1) §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Medieval legend held that hedgehogs would creep into vineyards at night, shake grapes loose, then roll about to impale the fallen fruit before carrying their bounty home for their offspring.
Source: Rochester Bestiary. Artist unknown.
Hedgehog Impaling Grapes (2) §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Medieval legend held that hedgehogs would creep into vineyards at night, shake grapes loose, then roll about to impale the fallen fruit before carrying their bounty home for their offspring.
Source: Harley MS 4751. Artist unknown.
Hedgehog Statant Erect §
A small beast covered with spines.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Stammbuch of Daniel Prasch. (Folio 67r.) (Württembergische Landesbibliothek, Cod.Don.898.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Hippogriff Statant §
A monster with the front half of a griffin and the back half of a horse.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Máel Brigte.
Hippopotamus Statant (2) §
A large water-loving mammal.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Harley MS 6149. Artist unknown. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Horse Statant (1) §
A domesticated equine. Presumed to be a stallion unless blazoned a “mare.”
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Estelle de la Mer.
Horse Statant (2) §
A domesticated equine. Presumed to be a stallion unless blazoned a “mare.”
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 48.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Hyena Statant (1) §
A nocturnal carnivore, with a mix of feline and canine characteristics, and a reputation as a scavager.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Rochester Bestiary. Artist unknown.
Hyena Statant (2) §
A nocturnal carnivore, with a mix of feline and canine characteristics, and a reputation as a scavager.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Maragheh Bestiary. (Morgan MS M.500. Folio 20v.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Keythong Statant §
A wingless variety of griffin with sharp protrusions on its body.
Default posture: rampant. No proper coloration.
Artist: Máel Brigte.
Natural Leopard Statant §
A large wild cat found in Africa and southern Asia.
Default orientation: rampant. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Natural Leopard Statant Regardant §
A large wild cat found in Africa and southern Asia.
Default orientation: rampant. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Lion Statant (1) §
A fierce cat known as the King of Beasts.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Lion Statant (2) §
A fierce cat known as the King of Beasts. Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Lion Statant (3) §
A fierce cat known as the King of Beasts. Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Lion Statant Guardant §
A fierce cat known as the King of Beasts.
Default posture: rampant. Proper coloration: Or.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Mr. G.W. Eve.
Llama Statant (2) §
A new-world camel.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Tali Essen of the Isles.
Lynx Statant (1) §
A wildcat with a short tail and tufted ears. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Lynx Statant (2) §
A wildcat with a short tail and tufted ears. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Lynx Statant Coward §
A wildcat with a short tail and tufted ears.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Mole Statant §
A burrowing beast with poor eyesight.
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 17r, a "moldwarp.") Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Monkey Statant Collared and Chained (1) §
A wild primate, distinguished from the “ape” by having a tail. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Monkey Statant Collared and Chained (2) §
A wild primate, distinguished from the “ape” by having a tail.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents. Artist unknown.
Mouse Statant (2) §
A rodent.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission.
Musimon Statant §
The musimon is said to be a mythical cross between a sheep and a goat with four horns.
Its appearance probably represents ancient breeds of sheep which occasionally produce four horns.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Máel Brigte.
Otter Statant §
An amphibious weasel. Heraldically equivalent to the stoat or ermine.
Default posture: statant, perhaps; best to blazon explicitly. Proper coloration: brown, perhaps; best to blazon explicitly.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Otter Statant Erect §
An amphibious weasel. Heraldically equivalent to the stoat or ermine.
Default posture: statant, perhaps; best to blazon explicitly. Proper coloration: brown, perhaps; best to blazon explicitly.
Source: Pennsic 50 Art Tent. Artist: Megis Êlmanou.
Ounce Statant Regardant §
A great cat, such as the natural panther, or a maneless lion.
Default posture: rampant. No proper coloration.
Bosewell blazons this as a panther, despite it not being inflamed.
Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.
Pantheon Statant §
A heraldic monster with a deer-like body, a fox tail, and a smattering of stars.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Volusia Zoe.
Panther Statant Guardant §
An ounce, or maneless lion, covered with colorful spots, with flames emerging from its mouth and ears..
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Pegasus Statant §
A horse with wings.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Li Xia.
Porcupine (1) §
A spiny insect-eater. Related to the hedgehog, but with longer spines.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Porcupine (2) §
A spiny insect-eater. Related to the hedgehog, but with longer spines.
Default posture: statant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Rabbit Statant (1) §
A gentle and prolific beast. May be blazoned a "hare" or "coney."
Default posture: sejant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: The Deidis of Armorie. Artist: Adam Loutfut. (Folio 18r, a "hare.") Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Rabbit Statant (2) §
A gentle and prolific beast. May be blazoned a "hare" or "coney."
Default posture: sejant. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Codex Mendoza. Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.
Ram Statant (1) §
A male ovine, or sheep.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Jon Chesey. Adapted from A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
Ram Statant (2) §
A male ovine, or sheep.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Ram Statant (3) §
A male ovine, or sheep.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Rat Statant §
A rodent.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano. Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. (Arms of de Ratazi, p 312.)
Rhinoceros (1) §
A large armored herbivore.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission. Adapted from a 1515 woodcut by Albrecht Dürer.
Rhinoceros (2) §
A large armored herbivore.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Folio 4.)
Rhinoceros (3) §
A large armored herbivore.
Default posture: statant. No proper coloration.
Source: Harley MS 5818. Artist unknown. Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Sheep Statant (1) §
A fluffy ungulate. A male sheep is blazoned a "ram", while a female may be blazoned a "ewe."
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston. Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Sheep Statant (2) §
A fluffy ungulate. A male sheep is blazoned a "ram", while a female may be blazoned a "ewe."
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Sheep Statant Guardant §
A fluffy ungulate. A male sheep is blazoned a "ram", while a female may be blazoned a "ewe."
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Shrew Statant §
A small cousin of the mole, resembling a mouse with a pointy nose.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
Skunk Statant §
A small beast of the new world known for the odoriferous spray it uses for defense.
No default posture. Proper coloration: sable marked argent.
Artist: Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Sow Statant §
A female domesticated pig.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Squirrel Statant §
An arboreal rodent known for collecting nuts.
Default posture: sejant erect. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
Stag At Gaze §
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.”
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
The term “at gaze” describes a deer that is statant guardant.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
Stag Statant (1) §
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.”
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Stag Statant (2) §
A male deer. May also be blazoned a “buck” or “hart.”
No default posture. Proper coloration: brown.
Artist: Jon Chesey. Adapted from Armas de los Condes (Spain, 15th-16th C.).
Stoat Statant §
A slender furry carnivore. May also be blazoned an “ermine,” “weasel,” “mink,” or “ferret.”
No default posture, but typically statant. Proper coloration, if blazoned an ermine, argent with a sable-tipped tail.
Source: Wappenbuch der Bruderschaft des heiligen Christophorus am Arlberg. Artist unknown. Adapted by Randve’ Litil Hamar.
Stoat Statant Ravishing a Bird §
A slender furry carnivore. May also be blazoned an “ermine,” “weasel,” “mink,” or “ferret.”
No default posture, but typically statant. Proper coloration, if blazoned an ermine, argent with a sable-tipped tail.
Source: Wappenbuch der Bruderschaft des heiligen Christophorus am Arlberg. Artist unknown. Adapted by Randve’ Litil Hamar.
Natural Tiger Statant §
A great cat of Asia, also blazoned a “Bengal tiger,” as opposed to the heraldic “tyger.” Considered a step from core practice (SFCP).
No proper coloration, but stripes may be blazoned separately, e.g. “gules marked sable.”
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Celiedh Eiriksdottir.
Tyger Statant (1) §
A fast-running heraldic beast with the body of a wolf, the tail of a lion, and a downwards-pointed horn on its nose.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The Curiosities of Heraldry. Artist: Mark Antony Lower.
Tyger Statant (2) §
A fast-running heraldic beast with the body of a wolf, the tail of a lion, and a downwards-pointed horn on its nose.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Unicorn Statant §
A mythical goat-like (or sometimes horse-like) creature with a beard and a single horn.
Default posture: rampant. No proper coloration.
The Continental unicorn looks more like a goat than a horse.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Wolf Statant (1) §
A wild canid.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Wolf Statant (2) §
A wild canid.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Wolf Statant (3) §
A wild canid.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
Wolf Statant (4) §
A wild canid.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Wolf Statant (5) §
A wild canid.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Escudos de Armas, la Mayor Parte de Portugal. Artist unknown. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Wolverine Statant §
A fierce beast, largest of the weasels, sometimes called a "glutton" in medieval times due to its rumored insatiable appetite.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Angel Statant Upon A Cloud §
A supernatural being with the form of a winged human.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Nude Child §
A young human.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Stemmario Trivulziano. Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. (Page 211, arms of de Tegnioxis de Roma.)
Hercules Maintaining a Club and a Lion §
The iconic figure of Hercules following the completion of his first labor, fighting the Nemean Lion.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair, golden lion, brown wooden club.
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 24v.) Adapted by Owen Tegg.
Armed Man §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist unknown.
Armed Demi-Man Drawing a Bow §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement. (From the banner of John Gyfford de Chelyngton p. 262.)
Demi-Man Vested §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Austrian State Archives. (Arms of Wolfgang Probst, 1582.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Man Hooded and Robed with Arms Extended §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: A Handbook of Ornament. Artist unknown. (Page 511.)
Hooded Man Maintaining a Bowl and Staff §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Zurich Roll. Artist unknown.
Nude Man §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Ars Oratoria. Artist unknown. (First edition, page 114.)
Man In A Boat Holding Arrows Inverted §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Siebmacher’s Wappenbuch of 1605. Artist: Johann Siebmacher. (Arms of die Bezisski, page 58.) Adapted by Saewynn aet Cnolle.
Man Robed §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Wipp. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Man Seated Upon a Throne §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 209.)
Man Vested (1) §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
This man is dressed in a sixteenth-century Spanish style.
Source: Weidtz trachtenbook, 1530. Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Man Vested (2) §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair. This man is dressed in a sixteenth-century Spanish style.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Novov and Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Man Vested and Maintaining a Scythe §
A human man.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: J4P4N.
Manticore Statant Collared and Chained §
A hybrid monster with the body of a lion and the head of a man. Also known as a “man-tyger.” Sometimes shown with human hands as feet, or with horns, or with a spiked tail.
No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement. (From the banner of Antony Babyngton, p. 258.)
Monk Robed and Maintaining a Book §
A tonsured and enrobed man, holding a book in his hand.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, sable hair.
Source: OpenClipArt. Artist: Wipp.
Greek Sphinx Statant Guardant Wings Addorsed §
A monster from Greek mythology with a woman’s torso, a lion’s body, and wings. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Viking §
A northern sea raider.
Default posture: statant affronty.
Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, hair yellow.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Kryss Kostarev. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Viking With Arms Raised §
A northern sea raider.
Default posture: statant affronty.
Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned, hair yellow.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Kryss Kostarev.
Werewolf Statant §
A wolf-like human, or a wolf with human features. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Prodigorum ac Ostentorum Chronicon. Artist: Konrad Lykosthenes. Adapted by Wylet Fraser.
Woman (1) §
A human woman.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: Pennsic Bored-Artist Collection. Artist: Stephanie Fahey.
Woman (2) §
A human woman.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Gisela vom Kreuzbach.
Woman (3) §
A human woman.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 15.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Woman (4) §
A human woman.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Novov and Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Woman Cloaked and Hooded §
A human woman.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned. Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: A Cyclopedia of Costume. Artist unknown. (Volume I, page 233.)
Woman Issuant from Base (1) §
A human woman.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Clothing may be blazoned separately, as “a maiden tincture vested tincture.”
Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 15.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Woman Issuant from Base (2) §
A human woman.
Default posture: statant affronty.
Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Artist: Tali Essen of the Isles.
Nude Woman §
A human woman.
Default posture: statant affronty. Proper coloration: only if skin tone is blazoned.
Source: Ars Oratoria. Artist unknown. (First edition, page 114.)
