Arms of Joseph Edward McCorkell
Arms of Joseph Edward McCorkell
Blazon
Or the hammer of Thor bendwise Sable between two thistles stalked and leaved proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The thistles possibly evoke Mr. McCorkell’s service in the Essex Scottish Regiment (Highlanders).
Crest of Joseph Edward McCorkell
Blazon
A dexter cubit arm the hand grasping a claymore proper hilt and pommel Or adorned at the wrist with a bracelet Sable pendent therefrom a bezant charged with a maple leaf proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The claymore possibly evokes Mr. McCorkell’s service in the Essex Scottish Regiment (Highlanders).
Motto of Joseph Edward McCorkell
Blazon
THÉID A’ CHÒIR THAR NA H-UILE;
Symbolism
Meaning “Justice shall prevail over all,” this Scots Gaelic phrase is used by other McCorkell families.
