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 Serpa: “a wyvern or, issuant from a tower argent, armed and langued gules”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: unknown or none.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Revelation 20: 2-4.
Canting impression: “serpe” (Portuguese » wyvern).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration » wyvern.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: excellent.
Cypher: 99.