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 Castro (Lords of Penha Verde): “a lion issuant or, holding in his paws a Catherine wheel proper, the blades argent”.
 

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: small.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: disassociated from the shield.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “castrar” (Portuguese » to castrate).
Virtual trace: crest » figurations » Catherine wheel and lion.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 36.