The title was awarded by the Portuguese Secretariat for Propaganda under the Estado Novo regime. A symbol of Portugal, the Silver Rooster (Galo de Prata), designed by Abel Pereira da Silva, was the coveted trophy in this competition and can be seen atop the Clock Tower or Lucano Tower of Monsanto.
The title was awarded by the Portuguese Ministry of Propaganda under the Estado Novo regime. The Silver Rooster (Galo de Prata), a symbol of Portugal designed by Abel Pereira da Silva, served as the prize in this competition and can be found atop the Clock Tower or Lucano Tower of Monsanto.