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Edmonton, Alberta
Registration of Arms
December 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 314
Arms of Christopher VokesBlazonPer pale Gules and Vert in chief two maple leaves and in base a trefoil Or; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonA bear rampant proper charged on the shoulder with a trefoil, standing on a mural crown Or; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonPRESS ON; SymbolismThe 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. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1320 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 originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 30 September 1957. |