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Wellington, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 156
Arms of Joseph Edward McCorkellBlazonOr the hammer of Thor bendwise Sable between two thistles stalked and leaved proper; SymbolismThe 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). |
CrestBlazonA 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; SymbolismThe 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). |
MottoBlazonTHÉID A’ CHÒIR THAR NA H-UILE; SymbolismMeaning “Justice shall prevail over all,” this Scots Gaelic phrase is used by other McCorkell families. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1083 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 21 October 1949. |