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 Velho: “a pilgrim's hat sable, its brim raised, thereon a scallop or”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: geological.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Genesis 7: 4.
Canting impression: “velho” (Portuguese » old).
Virtual trace: shield » figurations and tinctures » gules scallops or.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 87.