5 x 11: The Code of Heraldry

In accordance with our methodological approach to heraldic parophony, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the coat of arms of Ternate: “an arm erect vested in mail, holding a Moor's head proper by the turban argent”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Ternate adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: (?) Gospel of Saint Matthew 14: 6-11.
Canting impression: “internar” (Portuguese » to confine).
Virtual trace: shield » overlapping » arm issuing from a wall.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 6.