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 Garcês (of Afonso Garcês, from Portugal): “two keys in saltire wards upwards and outwards azure, supporting a crescent inverted argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: medium.
Denominant's verbalization: Aragonese adapted to Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: compound.
Implied quotation: unknown or none.
Canting impression: “Garcia”.
Virtual trace: shield » separation » 1^st and 2^nd partition of the fess .
Denominant's origin: allochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 342.