1912 - 1st Regiment, Grenadier Guards of Canada signet ring manufactured by Henry Birks & Sons (Montreal) - one of four in a series of pre-WW1 Birks silver CGG items

Jewelry

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

1914 Canadian Grenadier Guards Ring - Henry Birks & Sons Ltd. Of Montreal

Name/Title

1912 - 1st Regiment, Grenadier Guards of Canada signet ring manufactured by Henry Birks & Sons (Montreal) - one of four in a series of pre-WW1 Birks silver CGG items

Description

Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION *** A rare example of a 1st Regiment, Grenadier Guards of Canada regimental signet ring manufactured by Henry Birks & Sons (Montreal) circa 1912. This ring was one of four items in a series of sterling silver Birk's designed Canadian Grenadier Guards artifacts known to exist during this era. Face / Head design: A heavily faded (polished) 16-point Grenade Fired Proper with a Kings Crown and King Goerge V (GV) Royal cypher reversed and interlaced with 'CANADA' underneath. Shank /Side design: Twin embossed maple leaves Hallmark: 'BIRKS' located on the under gallery

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

January 3, 2022

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

May 31, 2025