St. James Major, the pilgrim’s staff.
St. John, the chalice with the serpent; sometimes the eagle also: but the eagle, as I have observed, belongs to him properly only in his character of Evangelist.
St. Thomas, a builder’s rule: also, but more seldom, a spear.
St. James Minor, a club.
St. Philip, the staff or crosier, surmounted by a cross; or a small cross in his hand.
St. Bartholomew, a large knife.
St. Matthew, a purse.
St. Simon, a saw.
St. Thaddeus (or Jude), a halberd or lance.
St. Matthias, a lance.