Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Tortoise

See also: Tortoise in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A long-lived, slow-moving animal protected by a hard shell.

Tortoise (1) §

I “turtle.”

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Tortoise (2) §

Also blazoned a “turtle.”

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

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

Tortoise (3) §

Also blazoned a “turtle.”

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Tortoise Passant §

Also blazoned a “turtle.”

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.

Tortoise Statant (1) §

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) §

Also blazoned a “turtle.”

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

Source: Walters Ms. W.659. Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.

Tortoise Rampant §

Also blazoned a “turtle.”

Default posture: tergiant. No proper coloration.

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