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 Valença: “a pointer sable, charged with three bars argent”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Proverbs 26: 11.
Canting impression: “valença” (Portuguese » strength).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » tower.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous (from the proposition).
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 93.