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 Saldanha (from Portugal): “a tower argent, masoned, port, windows and roof azure, ensigned with a cross or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: (?) Castilian adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: architectural.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “aldeana” (Castilian » belonging to a hamlet).
Virtual trace: shield » figuration and aspect » tower ensigned with a cross.
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 208.