Eagles, Blazons, and Wings
When a Blazon (heraldic description) says simply “an eagle”, it is assumed that if refers to an Eagle displayed. When a blazon says an eagle wings expanded (for example), it is to mean an eagle with both feet on the ground, and not rampant. AG uses the term “rampant” only to differentiate between the two. Early heraldry did not refer to the eagle as rampant, but rather “dexter leg raised” or “holding in the dexter or sinister talon”, etc. When an eagle was used as a supporter, it simply said: “a supporter”; it was drawn with one leg raised (as if in rampant position), to support the shield. Modern day Heraldry tends to accept the Eagle Rampant, especially as a “demi” for the crest. The Wings on the other hand can be blazoned in many ways depending on the heraldic body you subscribe to, or the heraldic writer you follow.
-Ag Team