Arms of Victor Anthony Cardozo
Arms of Victor Anthony Cardozo
Blazon
Gules between two roses slipped and leaved, an East African shield Or charged with four spears bound Gules, on a chief embattled Or a Jerusalem cross between two palm trees Gules;
Symbolism
The colours of the shield have celebratory connotations in Indian society. The rose is a reference to Col. Cardozo’s wife, Rosita. The traditional Kenyan shield indicates the country of Col. Cardozo’s birth. The four spears are indicative of his four children, also born in Kenya. Bound together, these spears are a traditional African way of signifying children. The crenellated chief is a reference to Col. Cardozo’s ancestral heritage in Goa, India, which has many Portuguese fortifications and a tower on its coat of arms. Col. Cardozo’s military career is also indicated by the chief, and his wish to guard and protect what he espouses. The two palm trees represent the two lines of Goan ancestry that have converged in Col. Cardozo’s marriage. The Jerusalem cross makes a reference to his Roman Catholic faith and, more specifically, to his involvement in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
Crest of Victor Anthony Cardozo
Blazon
Issuant from a circlet of roses Gules, a demi lion Or grasping in the dexter paw a banner Argent charged with a cross Gules;
Symbolism
The crest refers to the animal life of Kenya and to Col. Cardozo’s service to the Sovereign. The wreath of roses links the crest to the arms.
Motto of Victor Anthony Cardozo
Blazon
PRO MAE DE DEUS;
Symbolism
This Portuguese phrase means “For the Mother of God,” an expression of Col. Cardozo’s faith.
