Sun

The sun is generally represented with a human face emitting rays, alternately straight and wavy, radiating forth. It is blazoned the sun in its splendour or the sun in its glory. It was the emblem of Louis XIV, King of France, known as Le Roi Soleil. See Rays.

See also Sol.

Sun with clouds distilling drops of rain. This bearing forms a part of the armorial ensigns belonging to the Company of Distillers.