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 Alva (from Portugal): “an eight-pointed star argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “alba” (Castilian » dawn).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration & tinctures » field azure with star argent.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous (from the proposition).
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 48.