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 Manuel (from Portugal): “a wing or, ending in a hand proper, holding a sword erect argent, hilt and pommel or”.

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: “mano” (Castilian » hand).
Virtual trace: shield » aspect » hand.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 13.