: During the bloodless coup that ended 48 years of dictatorship, these armored cars were iconic sights on the streets of Lisbon.
: The peaceful nature of the revolution is often symbolized by red carnations being placed into the barrels (muzzles) of rifles and the weapons of these vehicles—effectively replacing "bullets" with flowers. Summary Piece: Between Aesthetic and History Bullet-Abravia
Whether you are referencing the modern social media figure or the historical machinery, the name evokes a strong contrast: : During the bloodless coup that ended 48