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A straight double-edged sword, borne point upward by default.
Also known as: Sword erect, Seax
A straight sword with a cross-guard, borne erect with the point upward unless the blazon says otherwise. Its position and any blood on the blade must both be blazoned — heraldry does not leave such things to the artist.
A straight double-edged sword with a cross-guard and pommel, borne erect with the point upward unless blazoned otherwise.
Position, direction and condition are all matters for the blazon: a sword may be blazoned inverted, in bend, proper, or embrued — stained with blood — and each is a different coat.
A straight double-edged blade with a horizontal cross-guard, a wrapped grip and a rounded pommel, point upward.