A stylized bird, perhaps originally related to the swallow, now defined by its lack of legs, as myth suggests it never lands.
No default posture.
No default orientation.
No default tincture.
See also: Martlet in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.
Default posture: Close. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Default posture: Close. No proper coloration.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Source: A Complete Guide to Heraldry. Artist: Graham Johnston.
Default posture: Close. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed). Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed). Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Default posture: Close. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
Default posture: Close. No proper coloration.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Source: Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art. Artist: John Vinycomb.
Default posture: Close. No proper coloration.
Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms (From page 151, arms of Watyr Walcotte). Artist: Robert Cooke. .
Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms. Artist: Robert Cooke. (From page 151, arms of Watyr Walcotte.)
Default posture: Close. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
