Sun

A long wisp of flame issuant from a demi-sun on the edge of the field. Blazoned “a ray of the sun issued from edge.”

A long wisp of flame issuant from a demi-sun on the edge of the field. Blazoned “a ray of the sun issued from edge.”

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

This illustration is no longer registrable following a July 2017 ruling about points of differing lengths.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

This illustration is no longer registrable following a July 2017 ruling about points of differing lengths.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Source: Thomas Jenyn's Book. Artist unknown. (Folio 97v.)

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy. '

Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Folio 13r.)

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy. Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Armorial de Gelre. Artist: Claes Heinenzoon. (Folio 54r.)

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy. Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (From page 262.)

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy. Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Folio 33r.)

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Herby Rycerstwa Polskiego. Artist unknown. (Page 711.)

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy. Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Anton Tirol's Wappenbuch. Artist: Anton Tirol. (Folio 3r.) Adapted by Elionora inghean Ui Cheallaigh.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 56.)

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy. Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Nobiliario de Armas de Valencia, Aragón y Cataluña. Artist unknown. (Folo 48r.) Adapted by Forveleth Dunde.

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

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

The brightest of the heavenly bodies.

Typically drawn as a disc with between eight and sixteen rays, alternating straight and wavy.

Shown here with a human face, blazoned as “in his splendor.”

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.