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 Romeiro: “two pilgrim's staves argent in saltire, ends gules, tied vert”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: associated with the shield.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Zechariah 11: 7.
Canting impression: “romeiro” (Portuguese » pilgrim).
Virtual trace: shield » figurations » scallops and staves.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 23.