Arms of Christopher Vokes
Arms of Christopher Vokes
Blazon
Per pale Gules and Vert in chief two maple leaves and in base a trefoil Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The colour red and the maple leaves stand for Canada, Major General Vokes’ country of adoption, while the colour green and the trefoil represent Ireland, his birthplace.
Crest of Christopher Vokes
Blazon
A bear rampant proper charged on the shoulder with a trefoil, standing on a mural crown Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The mural crown indicates Major General Vokes’ position as a senior officer in the Canadian Army.
Motto of Christopher Vokes
Blazon
PRESS ON;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This expression might refer to Major General Vokes’ reputation as a skilled commander during the Second World War, having Canadian troops “press on” during the push through northern Germany.
